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MARSHALL STRAUSS
May 16, 2005
Thomas St. Pierre
Building Commissioner
City of Salem
120 Washington Street
Salem MA 01970
RE: 21 Hazel Street
Dear Mr. St. Pierre:
I enclose two agreements which address the first and second floor apartments at 21 Hazel
Street. Both agreements will be filed with the Housing Court on May 17, 2005.
As we discussed, the occupants of the third floor apartment are not in violation of city
ordinances as two of the four occupants are brothers.
Regarding the first floor, the tenants have committed to leave the apartment at the end of
July, a reduction in the lease term. Our attorney advised that a court process would likely
have resulted in a similar departure timeline.
Regarding the second floor, the tenants have committed to leave the apartment at the end
of May, also a reduction in the lease term. They have told me that they are already
moving out, and have allowed us to show the apartment to potential new tenants.
We will, of course, endeavor to remain in compliance with city ordinances. Thanks for
your help in this matter.
Sincere y,
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Marshall Strauss
Cc: Melissa Tzanoudakis, esq.
10 Chestnut Street Salem MA 01970
TEL: 978/594-5067 FAX: 978/594-5071
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
THE TRIAL COURT
NORTHEAST HOUSING COURT DEPARTMENT
ESSEX DIVISION DOCKET#
Marshall B. Strauss and Elaine D. Gerdine, fii fir ',
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Heather Brings, Sheila Ferreira, Aimee Meyer,
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DEFENDANTS/TENANTS
AGREEMENT FOR JUDGMENT
The parties hereto agree and submit the following as a Judgment in the above matter:
(1) Plaintiff hereby agrees to allow Defendants to continue to use and occupy the premises
known as 21 Hazel Street,Apartment 1, Salem, MA 01970 under the following terms and
conditions:
a. Defendants may continue to use and occupy the premises until July 31, 2005
("Occupancy Term");
b. Defendants shall pay a use and occupancy fee equal to $1,600 each and every
month due and payable by the 5s' day of each month until the end of the
Occupancy Term.
(2) An Execution shall be issued by this Court within twenty-four(24)hours of the
expiration of the Occupancy Term without notice required by either party.
(3) A Judgment for Possession shall be issued by this Court forthwith.
(4) If Defendants fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, upon
request of Plaintiff an execution shall be issued within five (5) business days of notice to
Defendants. Notice may be by hand delivery or certified mail return receipt. In the case
of certified mail, the notice date shall be the date of mailing.
arshall B. Strauss He Brings
Elaine D. Gerdine la Ferreira
Aimee Meyer
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Dated: May 8, 2005
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aCITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595 EXT. 380
MAYOR FAX: 978-740-9846
March 3, 2005
Marshall/Elaine Strauss
10 Chestnut Street
Salem, Ma.01970
RE: 21 Haze1'Street
Dear Owner:
This Department has received and investigated complaints that your property is being
used as a rooming house. City of Salem restricts more than three unrelated individuals
living in one unit. Furthermore a rooming house would require a License and have
sprinkler requirements.
Per the State Building Code 780 CMR, section 115.6, you are directed to contact this
office within 10 days upon receipt of this letter to arrange for an inspection of the
property. Please have all areas available for inspection.
If you feel you are aggrieved by this order, your appeal is through the Board of Building
Regulations and Standards in Boston.
Sincerely,
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Thomas St. Pierre
Building Commissioner
Zoning Enforcement Officer
cc: Rate Sullivan, Mayors Office
Councillor Veno