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APPLICATION O ADULT NUMBER Trial Court of Massachusetts
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❑ ARREST HEARING ❑ SUMMONS ❑ WARRANT COURT DIVISION
The within named complainant requests that a complaint issue against the within Salem District Court
named defendant, charging said defendant with the offense(s) listed below.
DATE OF APPLICATION DATE OF OFFENSE PLACE OF OFFENSE 65 Washington Street
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NAME OF COMPLAINANT
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NAME,ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE OF DEFENDANT
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COURT USE A hearing upon this complaint application DATEOFHEARING TIMEOFHEARING COURT Uc
ONLY---* will be held at the above court address on AT I *—ONL
CASE PARTICULARS — BE SPECIFIC
NAME OF VICTIM DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY VALUE OR PROPERTY TYPE OF CONTROLLED
NO. Owner of property, Goods stolen,what Over or under SUBSTANCE OR WEAPON
person assaulted,etc. destroyed,etc. $250. Marijuana,gun,etc.
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DEFENDANT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION — Complete data below if known.
DATEOFBIRTH PLACEOFBIRTH SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER SEX RACE HEIGHT WEIGHT EYES HAIR
OCCUPATION EMPLOYERISCHOOL MOTHER'S NAME(MAIOEN) FATHER'S NAME
COURT USE ONLY
DATE DISPOSITION AUTHORIZED B
NO PROCESS TO ISSUE
❑ At request of complainant
❑ Complainant failed to prosecute
❑ Insufficient evidence having been presented
PROCESS TO ISSUE TYPE OF PROCESS
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSAC14USETTS
Essex, ss.
Trial Court of the Commonwealth
G��istrict Court Department
Salem Division
Docket Nos: 9936 CV 540
9936 CV 554
John Drohan,
Plaintiff
vs.
William Arnold,
Defendant
and
Daniel Paul Sirois,
Plaintiff
vs.
William Arnold,
Defendant
RDER:
These matters came on for hearing before the Court on April 16, 1999 and essentially arise out
of the same tenancy involving the plaintiffs as room mates in the defendant's unit located at 27
Harbor Street, apartment three, Salem, Massachusetts.
Prior to the April 16, 1999 hearing both plaintiffs had been granted temporary restraining orders
by the Court against the landlord pursuant to G.L. Ch. 186, section 14.
After hearing on these matters with all parties present, the following is ORDERED by the Court:
1. During the lawful tenancy of the plaintiffs upon the defendant's premises,the defendant is
hereby ENJOINED from seeking to further exclude the plaintiffs or their lawful household
members or guests from residing upon or frequenting the premises located at 27 Harbor Street,
apartment three, Salem, Massachusetts.
2. Except pursuant to a valid court order, the defendant is further ENJOINED from seeking to
recover possession of said premises from the plaintiffs or further moving, removing, disposing of
or tampering with the plaintiffs' personal property on the premises (including the garage)or
utilities servicing said unit.
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3. In similar fashion, the defendant is ENJOINED from taking any action designed to
/ constructively evict the plaintiffs from said premises including use of threats,force,coercion,
harassment or by physically assaulting or touching the plaintiffs or their household members or
guests.
4. Within forty five days hereof,the defendant shall comply with the outstanding order of the
City of Salem dated March 25, 1999 regarding health code violations found upon said premises
and the defendant shall remedy those violations as ordered by the city's code enforcement
a defendant to accomplish the same
department.The plaintiffs shall reasonably cooperate
by providing the defendant with reasonable access to the premises during reasonable hours.
5. Until further order of this Court or the Northeast Division of the Housing Court,all rent
checks being withheld by the plaintiffs in this matter and made out to the landlord shall be
deposited with the Clerk Magistrate of this court who shall hold said checks in a safe location
with the papers in this case for a period of time,not to exceed forty five days whereupon questionthe
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defendant may file a motion with notice to the plaintiffs seeking a hearing
delivering said checks to the landlord,retaining them with the Clerk-Magistrate'si�n or
returning them to the plaintiffs based upon findingsto be made b this Court regarding
compliance by the defendant with the provisions of this order.
6. After hearing,with notice to all parties in interest,any party to this action may seek
modification or dissolution of this order by either this Court or the Northeast Division of the
Housing Court.
7. Persons violating the provisions of this order shall be subject to contempt proceedings as
ordered by this Court after hearing and pursuant to applicable law.
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April 16, 1999 Justice
Copies to parties:4/16/99
Cttp of Salem, fKam5acbm6ett.5
+ �r Public Propertp Department
Wuilbing Mepartment
One 6alem green
(978) 745-9595 Cxt. 380
Peter Strout
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Buildings
Zoning Enforcement Officer
March 29, 1999 `�y(
William Arnold
25-27 Harbor Street
Salem, Ma. 01970
RE: 25-27 Harbor Street
Dear Mr. Arnold:
On Friday, March 26, 1999, the Health Inspector, Mark Tolman and I conducted an
inspection of the third floor apartment located at 25-27 Harbor Street and found the
following violations;
1. Flooring in bath needs replacing. General condition of bathroom is poor.
2. Son's bedroom should not be used as bedroom. Egress through this space requires
that the door stays open at all times. Also the ceiling height is not sufficient as a
habitual room.
3. Rear porches need some repair work and reinspected.
4. Openings around chimney where heating pipes come up from basement need to be
sealed at each floor level.
Please contact this office to arrange for a reinspection of this property. A building permit
is also required for the porch work.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Sincer Q U
Thomas St. Pierre
Assistant Building Inspector
cc: Joanne Scott, Health Department
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CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH
Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3928
JOANNE SCOTT, MPH,RS,CHO NINE NORTH STREET
HEALTH AGENT Tel: (978)741.1800
Fax: (978)740-9705
March 29, 1999
25-27 Harbor Street Realty Trust
William Arnold
27 Harbor Street
Salem, MA. 01970
Dear Mr. Arnold
In accordance with Chapter III, Sections 127A and 127B of the Massachusetts General Laws, 105 CMR 400.00; State
Sanitary Code, Chapter I: General Administrative Procedures and 105 CMR 410.00: State Sanitary Code, Chapter ll:
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, an inspection was conducted of the property located at 27 Harbor
Street occupied John Drohan conducted by Mark Tolman, Sanitarian on Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 10:00 A.M.&
4:00 P.M..
Notice: If this rental unit is occupied by a child or children under the age of 6 years, it is the property owner's responsibility
to notify tenants of lead related reports and tests, and to ensure that this unit complies fully with 105 CMR 460.000:
Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control. For further information or to request an inspection, contact the
Salem Health Department at 741-1800.
You are hereby ORDERED to make a good-faith effort to correct the violations listed on the enclosed inspection report.
Failure on your part to comply within the time specified on the enclosed inspection report will result in a complaint being
sought against you in Salem District Court. Time for compliance begins with receipt of this Order.
Should you be aggrieved by this Order, you have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. A request for
said hearing must be received in writing in the office of the Board of Health within 7 days of receipt of this Order. At said
hearing, you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present witness and documentary evidence as to why this
Order should be modified or withdrawn. You may be represented by an attorney. Please also be informed that you have
the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant inspection or investigation reports, orders and other documentary
information in the possession of this Board, and that any adverse party has the right to be present at the hearing.
Please be advised that the conditions noted may enable the occupant(s)to use one or more of the statutory remedies
available to them as outlined in the enclosed inspection report form.
For the Board of Health: Reply to:
oanne Scott Mark Tolman
Health Agent Sanitarian
cc: Tenan , Building Inspector nd Councillor Peter Paskowski
Encl : Tena ertificatio Form
Certified Mail#Z 032 688 522
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CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Nine North Street
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State Sanitary Code, Chapter II: 105 CMR 410.000
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Occupant : lk,\ 6rol,pn Phone: 2Y,9-/aaS'
Address: al HArrS-4- Apt.# 3 Floors _
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Conducted By: mARK T lean Accompanied By: i AAn�
Anticipated Reinspection Date:
Specified Time Reg.#410.. Violation(s)
Based on a tenant complaint an inspection was conducted in accordance
with Article II of the State Sanitary Code 105 CMR,410.000.
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Peter Strout
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Buildings
Zoning Enforcement Officer
March 29, 1999
William Arnold
25-27 Harbor Street
Salem, Ma. 01970
RE: 25-27 Harbor Street
Dear Mr. Arnold:
On Friday, March 26, 1999, the Health Inspector, Mark Tolman and I conducted an
inspection of the third floor apartment located at 25-27 Harbor Street and found the
following violations;
1. Flooring in bath needs replacing. General condition of bathroom is poor.
2. Son's bedroom should not be used as bedroom. Egress through this space requires
that the door stays open at all times. Also the ceiling height is not sufficient as a
habitual room.
3. Rear porches need some repair work and reinspected.
4. Openings around chimney where heating pipes come up from basement need to be
sealed at each floor level.
Please contact this office to arrange for a reinspection of this property. A building permit
is also required for the porch work.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Sincere
Thomas St. Pierre
Assistant Building Inspector
cc: Joanne Scott, Health Department
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CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH
Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3928
JOANNE SCOTT,MPH, RS,CHO NINE NORTH STREET
HEALTH AGENT Tel: (978)741-1800
Fav (978)740-9705
March 29, 1999
25-27 Harbor Street Realty Trust
William Arnold
27 Harbor Street
Salem, MA. 01970
Dear Mr. Arnold :
In accordance with Chapter 111, Sections 127A and 1276 of the Massachusetts General Laws, 105 CMR 400.00; State
Sanitary Code, Chapter 1: General Administrative Procedures and 105 CMR 410.00: State Sanitary Code, Chapter 11:
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, an inspection was conducted of the property located at 27 Harbor
Street occupied John Drohan conducted by Mark Tolman, Sanitarian on Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 10:00 A.M.&
4:00 P.M..
Notice: If this rental unit is occupied by a child or children under the age of 6 years, it is the property owner's responsibility
to notify tenants of lead related reports and tests, and to ensure that this unit complies fully with 105 CMR 460.000:
Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control. For further information or to request an inspection, contact the
Salem Health Department at 741-1800.
You are hereby ORDERED to make a good-faith effort to correct the violations listed on the enclosed inspection report.
Failure on your part to comply within the time specified on the enclosed inspection report will result in a complaint being
sought against you in Salem District Court. Time for compliance begins with receipt of this Order.
Should you be aggrieved by this Order, you have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. A request for
said hearing must be received in writing in the office of the Board of Health within 7 days of receipt of this Order. At said
hearing, you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present witness and documentary evidence as to why this
Order should be modified or withdrawn. You may be represented by an attorney. Please also be informed th'atyou'have
the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant inspection or investigation reports, orders and other documentary
information in the possession of this Board, and that any adverse party has the right to be present at the hearing.
Please be advised that the conditions noted may enable the occupant(s)to use one or more of the statutory remedies
available to them as outlined in the enclosed inspection report form.
For the Board of Health: Reply to:
§oanne Scott Mark Tolman _
Health Agent Sanitarian
cc: Tenan , Building Inspector nd Councillor Peter Paskowski
Encl : Tena ertificatio Form
Certified Mail#Z 032 688 522
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CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Nine North Street
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State Sanitary Code, Chapter II: 105 CMR 410.000
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Occupant : !kN prol^,nn Phone: 2yy-/aas'
Address: -a Har�ersi Apt.# 3 Floor_
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Inspection Date: a/asy94 Time: io:oe yoo�M
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Anticipated Reinspection Date:
Specified Time Reg.0410.. Violation(S)
Based on a tenant complaint an inspection was conducted in accordance
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Code Enforcement Inspector
Este es documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus derechos.
Appendix II (14)
Legal Remedies for Tenants of Residential Housing
The following is a brief summary of some of the legal remedies tenants may use .in order to get
housing code violations corrected :
1. Rent Withholding(Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 239, section 8A): If Code Violations Are Not
Being Corrected you may be entitled to hold back your rent payments. You can do this without being evicted if:
You can prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain code violations which are serious
enough to endanger or materially impair your health of safety and that your landlord knew about the
violations before you were behind in your rent.
You did not cause the violations and they can be repaired while you continue to live in the
building.
You are prepared to pay any portion of the rent into court if a judge orders you to pay it. ( For this,
it is best to put the rent money aside in a safe place)
2. Repair and Deduct(Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter III, section 127L): The law sometimes allows
you to use your rent money to make the repairs yourself. If your local code enforcement agency certifies that
there are code violations which may endanger or materially impair your health, safety, or well-being, and
your landlord has received written notice of the violations,you may be able to use this remedy. If the owner
fails to begin necessary repairs (or to enter into a written contract to have them made)within five days after
the notice or to complete repairs within 14 days after notice, you can use up to four months rent in any year
to make repairs.
3. Retaliatory Rent Increases or Evictions Prohibited (Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 186, section
18, and Chapter 239, Section 2A): The owner may not increase your rent or evict you in retaliation for
making a complaint to your local code enforcement agency about code violations. If the owner raises your
rent to try to evict within six months after you have made the complaint, he or she will have to show a good
reason for the increase or eviction which is unrelated to your complaint. You may be able to sue the landlord
for damages or if he or she tries this.
4. Rent Receivership (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter II, section 127 C-H): The occupants and/or the
Board of Health may petition the District or Superior Court to allow rent to be paid into court rather than to
the owner. The court may then appoint a"receiver" who may spend as much of the rent money as is needed
to correct the violation. The receiver is not subject to a spending limitation of four months'rent.
5. Breach of Warranty of Habitability: You may be entitled to sue your landlord to have all or some of your
rent returned if your dwelling unit does not meet minimum standards of habitability.
6., Unfair& Deceptive-Practices.(Massachusetts Gene a1-i aws,,Chapter.93A) :_Renting an apartment with
code violations is a violation ofthe consumer protection acfand regulations, for which you may sue an
owner.
The information presented_above is only a.summary of the Iaw,_Before you decide_to.withhold rent or take any
other legal action, it is advisable that you consult an attorney. If you can not afford to consult an attorney, you
should contact the nearest legal services office, which is
Neighborhood Legal Services
37 Friend Street
Lynn, MA. 01902
(781)-599-7730
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April 4, 1990
To: The Building Inspector
Dear Sir:
I am the owner of the house a0&-27 Harbor St. , Salem. I've
0 ouse for over 33 years. I share the driveway with the
i.'house at 21 Harbor St.
I have 4 apartments. Till 4 years ago we never had trouble
with parked cars in the driveway as well as in the yards. I have
4 garages and a C
Harbor they have 5 garages. For the past 4
years the owner used the 5 garages for business, which made it
difficult for us to get in and out of our yards. At 21 Harbor St.
there are 2 apartments but 4 rents are collected.
It's difficult to get out of my yard with 4, 5 or 6 cars in
his yard.
Thank You
Sincerely
Albert J. Demuele
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Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3928
JOANNE SCOTT, MPH, RS,CHO NINE NORTH STREET
HEALTH AGENT Tel:(978)741-1800
Fax:(978)740-9705
June 1, 2000
William Arnold
27 Harbor Street
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Arnold :
In accordance with Chapter III, Sections 127A and 1276 of the Massachusetts General Laws, 105 CMR 400.00; State
Sanitary Code, Chapter 1: General Administrative Procedures and 105 CMR 410.00: State Sanitary Code, Chapter 11
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, an inspection was conducted of the property 27 Harbor Street#2
occupied by Gloria Jenkins conducted Jose L. Diaz, Sanitarian on Thursday, May 25,2000 at 5:45 P.M..
Notice: If this rental unit is occupied by a child or children under the age of 6 years, it is the property owner's responsibility
to notify tenants of lead related reports and tests, and to ensure that this unit complies fully with 105 CMR 460.000 :
Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control. For further information or to request an inspection, contact the
Salem Health Department at 741-1800.
You are hereby ORDERED to make a good-faith effort to correct the violations listed on the enclosed inspection report.
Failure on your part to comply within the time specified on the enclosed inspection report will result in a complaint being
sought against you in Salem District Court. Time for compliance begins with receipt of this Order.
Should you be aggrieved by this Order, you have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. A request for
said hearing must be received in writing in the office of the Board of Health within 7 days of receipt of this Order. At said
hearing, you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present witness and documentary evidence as to why this
Order should be modified or withdrawn. You may be represented by an attorney. Please also be informed that you have
the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant inspection or investigation reports, orders and other documentary
information in the possession of this Board, and that any adverse party has the right to be present at the hearing.
Please be advised that the conditions noted may enable the occupant(s)to use one or more of the statutory remedies
available to them as outlined in the enclosed inspection report form.
For the Board of Health: Reply to:
Scotr7ullding
oanne Scot Jose L. Diaz
Health Agent Sanitarian
cc: Tenant& Inspector
Delivered in hand by Constable Jose L. Diaz on Thursday. June 1. 2000.
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CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT Page`7 of . Z
Nine North Street _
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
State Sanitary Code,Ct>,apter_IL•105_CMR 410.000
Minimum Standards of Frtness'toFHtiinan Habitation
Occupant: /✓ /� / Pn,Firi s Phone:
Address: 077--- �ir�/J�=` t.,�r�/= 7� Apt. � /Floor
Owner. � �11L1CQ Address: 02 rYlrl�iri Str.r�
Inspection Date: --�-- �2 Titpe S.' SrS ,Qrhi.
Conducted By: 7/ Z 1. �i�� Accompanied.By:., . 7Z
Anticipated Reinspection Date:
specified Reg # Violation
Time 410. 1. _ .
Based on a tenant coin hint an°inspedeion of apartment was conducted
'n accordance with chapter 11 of state sanitary code 105 CMR 410.000
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Legal Remedies for Tenants of
Residential Housing
Ile following Is a brief rurrunary of some of the legal remiates tenants may use in order to get housing code violations
corrected:
1. RentV ithholdine >,
(Massacbusetis Genual Law's;Chapter 239:section 8A): If CoderV�i�atlpns Are Not Being Corrected you
maybe entitled to hold back your rent payments.You can do this without being evtoud. f�
A. You can prove that your dwelling uni(or common auras contain code violations whirb,are serious enough to endanger
or materially impair your health or safety and that your landlord knew about the violations before you were behind in-
your rent.
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B. You did not cause the violations and they can'be Rtkned while you continue to live in the building.
C. You are prepared to pay any portion of the reatinto court if a judge orders you to pay it.(For this,it is best to put the,
rent money aside in a safe place.)_
2. Repairn_a d Deduct(Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 111,section 127L):The law sometimes allows you to use your rent ,
money to make the repairs yourself.If your local code enforcement agency certifies that there are code violations which
endanger or materially impair your health,safety,or welt-being,and your landlord has received written notice of the violations; ;
you maybe able to use this_remedy.If the owner fails to begin necessary repairs(or to enter into a written contract m have thedr
made)within five days after notice or to complete repairs within 14 days after notice,you can use up to four months'rent in ang -
year to make the repairs. —
3. RCLiatoty Rent Iner=or Ercfions Pmhthlte.'(Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 186, section 18,and Cbapw239,:,-
section 2A):-1be owner may not mcrmw-Yourrent orevict-you in retaliation for making a complaint to your local code
a j enforcemwt ageacy about code violations.If the owner raises your rent to tries to evict within six months after you have made
the complaint,he or she.will:have-to-showa good reason for the increase or eviction which is unrelated to your complainL.You
may be able tosue'the landlord for damages of 6e or she tries this.
4. Rent R rriv rshin(Massachusetts General Uws,Chapter 11, section 127 C-H):The occupants and/or the Board of Health may
petition the District or Superior Court to allow rent to be paid into court rather than to the owner. The cowl may then appoint a
"receiver" who may spend as much of the rent money as is needed to correct the violation. The receiver is not subject to a
spending Limitation of four months'rent-
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entBEt ELQh_of Warranty of Habitability: You may be entitled to sue your landlord to have all or some of your rent returned if your.
dwelling unit does not meet minimum standards of habitability
6. Unfair ud 2rLc [ive Pia -; es (Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 93A)-. Renting an apartment with code violations is a
violation of die consumer protection act and regulations, for which you may stir an ownet.
l'he information presented above is only a summary of the law. Before you decide to withhold your rent or lake any other
legal action, it is advisable that you consult an attorneyif you cannot afford to consult an attorney, you should contact the
nearest legal services office, which is
Neighborhood Legal Services
37 Friend SL
Lynn, MA 01902
(617) 599-7730
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Salem, Massachusetts 01970
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Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3928
JOANNE SCOTT, MPH,RS,CHO NINE NORTH STREET
HEALTH AGENT Tel:(978)741-1800
Fax:(978)740-9705
June 16, 2000
William Arnold
27 Harbor Street
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Arnold
In accordance with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.000,
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, a recent re inspection
was conducted of your property located 27 Harbor Street#2 by Jose Diaz,
Sanitarian of the Salem Board of Health on Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 5:45
P.M..
The violations noted in the report of June 1, 2000 have been corrected.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
For the Board of Health Reply to:
Joanne Scott Jose L. Diaz
Health Agent Sanitarian
cc: Tenant , & uilding.Inspector
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