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14 LATHROP STREET - BUILDING INSPECTION 14, LATHROP STREET ,: 4.;;,'"' � j i CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT o' 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR S�MINR SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595 EXT. 380 MAYOR FAX: 978-740-9846 August 16, 2004 owtopy Arvinder Bahal 12 Pickman Road Salem, Ma. 01970 RE: 14 Lathrop Street Dear Mr. Bahal: On Saturday, August 14, 2004, 1 stopped by your property at 14 Lathrop Street. I observed two individuals working on the second floor apartment. Neither individual possesses Construction Supervisors License nor were there any building permits issued for your building. Per State Building Code 780 CMR Section"119" a Stop Work Order has been issued. The Stop Work Order is in place until a licensed contractor pulls a permit. Any questions, please contact me directly. Si ely, 'l 1-421a;57 Thomas St. Pierre Acting Building Commissioner cc: Kate Sullivan, Mayors Office David Greenbaum, Health Department Councillor Sosnowski CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR C'MM9 a SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595 EXT. 380 MAYOR FAX: 978-740-9846 July 22, 2004 Arvinder Bahal 14 Lathrop Street Salem, Ma. 01970 RE: 14 Lathrop Street Dear Mr. Bahal: On Wednesday, July 212004, I was asked by the Health Department to accompany them on an inspection of your above-mentioned property, Fire Inspector Donald Weston and Health Inspector David Greenbaum were present. The overall condition of the house is poor. The building code problems are as follows: 780 CMR (Building Code) 1. Section 103 — Failure to maintain structure. a Front and rear porches in bad condition b. Long term roof leaking c. Soffitts and eaves open to the weather d. Foundation failing in several locations e. Building exterior wall showing obvious signs of deflection f .Two hot water heaters and one furnace installed without proper permits or inspections. Most of the items require immediate attention, You are directed to within 24 hours to secure the services of a licensed gas fitter to pull a permit and make safe all of the gas devices in the house both in the basement and in the two units. You are directed to hire within 15 days a competent structural engineer to survey the structural deficiencies and to provide this department with a report. Within 30 days you are directed to have a licensed contractor to make the repairs or if the Engineers report deems necessary, remove the structure. If you feel you are aggrieved by this order, your appeal is to the Board of Regulations and Standards in Boston. Failure to comply with theses orders will result in a complaint being filed in Salem District Court. Si 74L Thomas St. Pierre Acting Building Commissioner cc: Kate Sullivan, Mayors Office David Greenbaum, Health Department Donald Weston, Fire Prevention John Giardia Electrical Department Councillor Sosmowski 41 August 12, 2004 To, cabal enterprioo;, Inc. Mr.Thomas St./Pierre Building Commissioner Salem City Hall Salem Ma.01970 Re: 14 Lathrop St. Salem Dear Mr., St.Pierre, As requested the building was inspected by the Structure Engineer on the 5`h of this month . The report is enclosed herewith. Thanking you Sincerely Arvinder S. cc: Kate Sullivan, Mayors Office Councilor Sosmowskki ARVINDER SINaW`BAHAL Ph. (508) 922-4818 12 Pickman Road Sevedy, MA 01915 P. 0.§a fi • Salem,WrO4 M•Telephone (978) 922-4818 • Fax (978)922-7520 email arvi@bahalent.com r' s AUG-11-2004 11:26AM FROM-Structures North 18787456067 T-636 P.001/001 F-204 STIUMUS NUTTI 60 WASMOTON SUM,SALEM,MA 01970 CONSULTING PRONE: 1-978-7456817 PAX: 1A76.7454AV SNtaN6HR1 To. Aryl Mahal Fax : 979.922-7520 Flom: Greg Nowak Re; 14lAthrop Street CO. Darr Il.Angaet2004 Pages: 1,hulnding transmittal Durst ElForRedew ❑AtRequaded Co t NW-14 11 Dear Arvi Upon your request we visited your property at 14 Lathrop Street in Salem, MA. The purpose of this site visit was to observe the existing conditions of the exterior fieldstone foundation wall at the middle left comer of the wall. Masonry repairs are required but currently there appears to be no imminent hazard. This judgment is based solely on visual observations. No foundation soils exploration has been performed,no materials testing undertaken,no finishes were removed to expose hidden structure, and no calculations have been performed to determine if the foundation of the structure complies with past or present building codes. Please call me if you have any questions regarding this information. Regards, —Greg Nowak �1XDLT[aEX p�. ; July 26t1 ,2004 To, Mr.Thomas St./Pierre Building Commissioner Salem City Hall Salem Ma.01970 Re: 14 Lathrop St. Salem Dear Mr., St.Pierre, I am in receipt of you letter dated July 22 nd 2004. As you would remember I spoke to about repair work at 14 Lathrop St., even the contractor Mr. Bobby Harrington had called your office. To renovate the building I had told the Second floor Tenant i.e. Carol &Ellen Lappas to vacate the unit where they have lived for past six years. They informed me that they were looking for an apartment but were unable to find a suitable apartment and would be moving out soon. After waiting over six months I gave them a 30-day notice to quit in May 2004. Court hearing date for this eviction was scheduled for July 27°i 2004. As soon as the tenant moves each and all the noticed violations will be rectified. The two new furnaces were installed by Keyspan on the second floor and Dash Plumbing in the basement, I have been in touch with both who assured me that all necessary permits and inspection is being scheduled as soon as they get with the inspector this week. Please be assured I am more eager to renovate the apartment and the building, that is why I am in the process of moving the tenants on the second floor out. Thanking you Sincerely ACMMDE R SINGH BAHAL 8) 922-4818 lArvinderS-BJ ickman Road Beverly, MA 01915 cc: Kate Sullivan, Mayors Office Councilor Sosmowskki 127 North St. P.O. Box 869 Salem, MA 01970 Executive Office(508)741-0123 5500 N. Dixxie Hwy Suite 8 West Palm Beach FL 33407 FL. No.(407)842-2616 FAX(508)922-7520 i /.� ' .:� �4 C�it� of 3ttlEm, �ttssttt�usEt#s 3 l i'a Public Properttl Bepartment Nuilbing i9epartment (Ont *alrm 0irern 508.7,13-9595 Ext. 388 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer January 9 , 1997 e R&igapaulding 9 Cen rapsfi 983 RE: 14 Lathrop Street Dear Bruce & Richard: Due to a complaint received through the Neighborhood Improvement Committee hot line, I conducted an inspection of the above mentioned propgrty and found the following violations: 1. Handrail must be placed on two sides of front stairs . 2. Install proper rails on rear deck and stairs. 3. Remove bed spring from front yard. 4. Remove all appliances and debris from front, side and rear yards. 5. Smoke detectors are out of order in front and rear halls. 6. Repair or replace front entry door. 7. Remove debris from front hall. 8. Replace window glass in front hallway (2nd floor) . Please notify this department within fifteen (15) days upon receipt of this letter as to what course of action you will take to rectify these violations. Failure to do so will result in legal action being taken against YOU. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Leo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm cc: Jane Guy Councillor Flynn, Ward 2 Health Department Fire Prevention NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT 'IW;K FORCE r.. REFERRAL FORM Date: JAN 81997 Address: //i/ .,FL7- rano - Salem Planning II Complaint: - �e.6/iS i✓ l/A/� .(��.ai.�.r .fp�I�lz ,!:!9/r di> Jlmd/ �'�/iS�e' rJ/alp Complainant: ��Y s., ed S - --Phonel/: _ T Address of CompiainanL• DAVID SIJEA CIJAIgM&U KEVIN IIARVEY BUIL DING INSPECTOR ELEC'T'RICAL DEPARTMEN"I1/000 ' FIRE I'REVEN'I'ION CITY SOLICITOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT SALEM HOUSING AUTIIORH 'i ANIMAL CON'T'ROL POLICE DEPARTMENT PLnNNING DEPARTMENT SSSESSt �I ✓ ' iASUtER/COLLECTORRW (7 PW Qset '7k"e<1 ow ecQ _ WARD COUNCILLOR DAN GEARY SHADE TREE PLEASE CI IICK TILE ABOVE REFERENCED COMPLAIN i' AND RESPOND 'I O DAVE SHEA Wl'I'IIIN ONE WEEK. HANK YOU FOR YOUR A..:SIST'ANCE. ACTION: 3 (fitu of *Ulem, massar4usetts Public Propertg 13epartment Nuilbing Department Mne #stem (6reen 500-745-9595 Ext. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer April 3 , 1997 Avoinder Bakal 12 Pickman Road Beverly, Mass . 01915 RE : 14 Lathrop Street Dear Mr . Bakal : Your court hearing has been continued until April 30 , 1997 at 12 : 00 noon, at which time your case will be dismissed, if work has been completed . If not , your case will be sent for arraignment should you fail not to appear at said hearing and a warrant placed for your arrest . If work at the above mentioned property is ongoing to the satisfaction of this office a continuance for more time can be obtained. Please contact this office upon receipt of this letter to inform us as of your course of action . Sincerely�� Leo E . Tremblay Inspector of` ildings LET: scm cc: Councillor Flynn, Ward 2 Jane Guy Health Department Fire Prevention MoTitg of #alem, Massar4usetts Ilublic Fropertil Department iluilaing i9epartment (Cite dalem Green 509-745-9595 fid. 389 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer January 16, 1997 Arvinder Bahal 127 North Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 14 Lathrop Street Dear Mr. Bahal: Due to a complaint received through the Neighborhood Improvement Committee hot line, I conducted an inspection of the above mentioned property and found the following violations: 1. Handrails must be placed on two sides of front stairs. 2. Install proper rails on rear deck and stairs . 3. Remove bed spring from front yard. 4. Remove all appliances and debris from front, side and rear yards. 5. Smoke detectors are out of order in front and rear halls. 6. Repair or replace front entry door. 7. Remove debris from front hall. 8. Remove window glass in front hallway (2nd floor) . Please notify this department within fifteen (15) days upon receipt of this letter as to what course of action you will take to rectify these violations. Failure to do so will result in legal action being taken against you. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Leo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm cc: Jane Guy Councillor Flynn, Ward 2 Health Department Fire Prevention 3 Chi# of 19. ttlEm, mttssttr4usetts Public Jlrapertg i9epartment i wilding Department (One Balrm (Areen 500-745-9595 Ext. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer February 3 , 1997 Bruce & Richard Spaulding 69 Central Street Topsfield, Mass . 01983 RE : 14 Lathrop Street Dear Bruce & Richard: Please accept my apology for the letter sent to you in error regarding 14 Lathrop Street . We are sorry for any inconvience this might have caused you . Sincerely, _ Leo E . Tremblay Inspector of Buil Ings LET: scm cc: Jane Guy Councillor Flynn, Ward2 Health Department Fire Prevention APPLICATION f] ADULT 117!BER f Trial Court of Massachusetts FOR COMPLAINT ❑ JUVENILE )( jt , ? District Court Department ❑ ARREST ® HEARING ❑ SUMMONS ❑ WARRANT / r ' -COURT DIVISION The within named complainant requests that a complaint issue again;tt the within? `'' District CourtDt efem named defendant, charging said defendant with the offense(s) listed below. Salem em Di Street DATE OF APPLICATION DATE OF OFFENSE PLACE OF OFFENSE lrigton 2/12/97 1/16/97 14 Lathrop Street Salem, MA. 011770 NAME OF COMPLAINANT City of Salem Building Departmant NO. OFFENSE G.L. Ch. and Seo ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE OF COMPLAINANT Massachusetts State Section One-Salem...Green_ _-.___.- - _ _ ._ 1' Building Code 104.0 Salem, Mass. 01970 a 2. NAME,ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE OF DEFENDANT Arainder_.Bahal.._,,_.____ 3. 127 North Street Salem, Mass. 01970 4, J �� COURT USE I A hearing upon this complaint application [DATE<FEARII TI ME OF HEAR'NG COUR ONLY will be held at the above court address on ,(r. l AT � t *--ONLY CASE PARTICULARS — BE SPECIFIC NAME OF VICTIM DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY VALUE OR PROPERTY TYPE OF CONTROLLED NO. Owner of property, x Goods stolen,what Over or under SUBSTANCE OR WEAPON person assaulted,etc. destroyed,etc. $250. Marijuana,gun,etc. 1 2 3 4 OTHER REMARKS: Failure to respond to correspondence from the City of Salem Building Department. x zc�Ql ",4� SIGNATURE OF COMPLAINAN DEFENDANT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION — Complete data below if known. DATE OF BIRTH PLACEOFBIRTH SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER I SEX RACE HEIGHT WEIGHT S HAIR OCCUPATION EMPLOYERISCHOOL MOTHER'SNAME(MAIDEN) FATHER'S NAME O O 3 v z D Z 1 C0 O O 0 DC-CR2(3188) APPLICATION 70 ADULTNUMBER t Trial Court of Massachusetts FOR COMPLAINT ❑- JUVENILE " I I / District Court Department L, ARREST X HEARING J SUMMONS WARRANT 'COURT DIVISION The within named complainant requests that a complaint issue againat the within Salem District'Court named defendant, charging said defendant with the offensels) listed below. , DATE OF APPLICATION DATE OF OFFENSE PLACE OF OFFENSE GS Washington Street 2/12/97 1/16/97 14 Lathrop Street Salem, MA. 01970 NAME OF COMPLAINANT City Of Salem Building Department NO. OFFENSE G.L. Ch. and ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE OF COMPLAINANT Massachusetts State Section Oue Salem Green Building Code 104.0 Salem, aacs. 01970 2. NAME.ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE OF DEFENDANT Arviuder Bahal 3. 127 North Street Salem, mass. 01970 4. j COURT USE I A hearing upon this complaint application f . DATE OFHEARNQL TIMEOARING COURT`-US ONLY will be held at the above court address on _I(tf .. ;.-. ' AT J ; ? r �ONC 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,etcdestroyed,etc. $250. Marijuana,gun,etc. 1 2 3 4 OTHER REMARKS: Failure to respond to correspondence from the City of Salem Building Department. x _ SIGNATURE OF COMPLAINAN DEFENDANT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION — Complete data below if known. DATEOF BIRTH PLACEOF BIRTH SOCIALSECURITY NUMBER SEX RAGE HEIGHT WEIGHT E S HAIR OCCUPATION EMPLOYER/SCHOOL MOTHER'S NAME(MAIDEN) FATHER'S NAME 12- 7 �g7 30 F7 DC-CR2(3/88) Cnitu of 3tt1Pm, Mttssar4u$etts tlublir prupertg i9epartment Building i9epnrtment (One dalem Cireen ` 508-745-9595 Ext. 380 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer January 16, 1997 Arvinder Bahal 127 North Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 15 Lathrop Street Dear Mr. Bahal : Due to a complaint received through the Neighborhood Improvement Committee hot line, I conducted an inspection of the above mentioned property and found the following violations: 1. Handrails must be placed on two sides of front stairs . 2. Install proper rails on rear deck and stairs . 3. Remove bed spring from front yard. 4. Remove all appliances and debris from front, side and rear yards. 5. Smoke detectors are out of order in front and rear halls. 6. Repair or replace front entry door. 7. Remove debris from front hall. 8. Remove window glass in front hallwav (2nd floor) . Please notify this department within fifteen ( 151 days upon receipt of this letter as to what course of action you will take to rectify these violations. Failure to do so will result in legal action being taken against you. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Leo E . Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm cc: Jane Guy Councillor Flynn. Ward 2 Health Department Fire Prevention AUIJIINIS I HAI IUN A14U L141-UHULIVILN 1 Department of Public Safety shall be notified in writing within seven (7) working days of any action taken under this section. 101.4 Referenced Standards: Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. SECTION 102.0 ORDINARY REPAIRS 102.1 General: Except as provided in Section 113.1, a permit shall not be required for ordinary repairs to buildings and structures. SECTION 103.0 INSTALLATION OF SERVICE EQUIPMENT 103.1 General: When the installation, extension, alteration or repair of an elevator, moving stairway, mechanical equipment, refrigeration, air conditioning or ventilating apparatus, plumbing, gas piping, electric wiring, heating system or any other equipment is specifically controlled by the provisions of this code or the approved rules, it shall be unlawful to use such equipment until a certificate of approval has been issued therefor by the building official or other agency having jurisdiction. SECTION 104.0 MAINTENANCE 104.1 General: All buildings and structures and all parts thereof, both existing and new, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All service equipment, means of egress, devices and safeguards which are required by this code in a building or structure, or which were required by a previous statute in a building or structure, when erected, altered or repaired, shall be maintained in good working order. 104.2 Owner responsibility: The owner, as defined in Article 2, shall be responsible for the safe and sanitary maintenance of the building or structure and its exitway facilities at all times, unless otherwise specifically provided in this code. Corrected 780 CMR - Fifth Edition 1-3 1 Tito of #alem, MassarllusPtts (v�Daww- Publir Prupertg Bepartment Nuilbing i9epurtment (Ont datrm (6rccn 500-745-9595 Ext. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer April 3 , 1997 Avoinder Bakal 12 Pickman Road Beverly, Mass . 01915 RE : 14 Lathrop Street Dear Mr . Bakal : Your court hearing has been continued until April 30 , 1997 at 12 : 00 noon, at which time your case will be dismissed, if work has been completed . If not , your case will be sent for arraignment should you fail not to appear at said hearing and a warrant placed for your arrest . If work at the above mentioned property is ongoing to the satisfaction of this office a continuance for more time can be obtained . Please contact this office upon receipt of this letter to inform us as of your course of action . Sincerely, Leo E . Tremblay Inspector o ildings LET: scm cc : Councillor Flynn, Ward 2 Jane Guy Health Department Fire Prevention v� w M1 3 CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3928 JOANNE SCOTT,MPH,RS,CHO NINE NORTH STREET HEALTH AGEr4T Tel:(508)741-1800 � in Fax:(508)740-9705 July 15, 1996 Aryinder hat„ 127 North 3trej to t Salem, Ma, 015710 Dear Mr. Boa]': In accordance with Chapter III, Sections 127A and 127B of the Massachusetts General Laws, 105 CMR 400.00; State Sanitary Code I Administrative Procedures and 105 CMR 410.00: State Sanitary Code, Chapter um Stan ards-of Fitne4 for Human Habitation, an inspection was conducted of the property locate at 14 Lathrop Street Apt#2 occ led by Shannon Smith conducted by Mark Tolman, Sanitarian on Wednes July 10, 1996 at 2: 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 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: oan/J ne Sc6ttfHMark Tolman Health Agent Sanitarian cc:Tera nannisRoss Plumbing Inspector Certified Mail P 228 212 084 JS/sjk C.h v"I 4 SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT Page 1 0l -A 9 North Street • Salem,MA 01970 Slate Sanitary Code, Chapter II: 105 CMR 410.000 Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation Occupant: Phone: N11-7/B8 Address: /y /,Ai4r[ n Apt. a Floor a Owner. AR v).+o/r- RANAL Address: /a7 v . t k S F SAICe . MAS5 Ot`110 Inspection Date: �/,i0/9/. Time a06 ,n Conducted By: MAR K To I w 4.t,. Accompanied By: Anticipated Reinspection Date: Specified Reg i# Violation Tme 410. . . . Oil Wns -'Ilei "r c. o arjrL, LAroo -✓ ' o " d •J r_ble S�c;Le nv '11c`'f I0." Y'IY S4^F4 11 r � -Q §gof< yLj- a. s 30 <y s SS s53 3 �F�au t .�owS eec0 Scree. S facet : 3c cPays 5^co 1'^`k o w«\ q � 3r d-y5 Soo orb, 1iAc e.- etc dem - 6, nz aCN D. One or more of the above violations may endanger or materially impair the health, safety and well-being or the occupants(s) z Code Enforcement Inspector Este es un documento legal importanle. Puede que afecte sus derechos. Puede adquiriruna traduccion de esta forma. t 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 V ithholdine (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: A. You can prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain code violations which 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 B. You did not cause the violations and they can be repaired while you continue to live in the building. C. You are prepared to pay any portion of the rent uito 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. Ron it and a d Deduct(Massachusetts General Laws,Cbap'ter I11,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 well-being,and your landlord has received written notice of the violations; 1 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 therlr made)within five days after notice or to complete repairs within 14 days after notice, you can use up to four months'rent in any year to make the repairs. 3. Retaliatory Rent Increases or Evictions Pmbihit (Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 186, section 18,and Cbapter 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 in to evict within six months after you have made the complaint, he or shewiU: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 of he or she tries this. 4. Rent Receivership(Massachusetts General Laws,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 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 oWaranty of ahi ability_: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. 1 hifairgind Dc=fiye Practices(Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 93A): Renting an apartment with code violations is a violation of the consumer protection act and regulations,for which you may sue an owner. The Information presented above is only a summary of the law.Before you decide to withhold your rent or take any other legal action, it is advisable that you consult an attorney. If you cannot afford to consult an attorney, you should contact the nearest legal services office, which is: Neighborhood Legal Services 37 Friend St Lynn, MA 01902 (617) 599-7730 Page z of 2— SALEM SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT 9 '•, , Data: 9 North Street a!4M Salem,MA 01970 Name: Address: /`/ LJ-!q6 sf Specified Reg # Violation Time 410. . . . 30�p s 35/ o v� K� c:1 iM�' �- kia•:.K c+:+ j en� n�/� z2eeh, ' Rc1$. .S— n is of i CC" FNN/S 055 LI�/77 iiUG -Z–NSOECY o /ENRNi Titu of tWem' mttssttr4usetts f's Public Prnpertq l9epartment Guilbing Department (enc dalem (6reen 500-745-9595 Ext. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer 02/03/94 Dear Property Owner: The following notice is in regard to your property located at: 14 Lathrop Street, Salem, Mass. It is your responsibility to have snow and ice removed from your sidewalk within six (6) hours after the snow ceases to fall. Failure to do so will result in a fine being posed on your property. Please contact this office upon receipt of this letter as to your course of action. Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Pro ty t Alf a CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH 9 North Street ROBERT E. BLENKHORN Salem, Massachusetts 01970 HEALTH AGENT 508-741-1800 January 26,1993 Arvinder Bahal 127 North Street Salem,MA 01970 Dear Mr.Bahal: In accordance with Chapter 111, 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 I1: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation,an inspection was conducted of your property located at 14 Lathrop Street, Apt. 1 occupied by Carrie Ambrose conducted by Virginia Moustakis, Sanitarian of the Salem Health Department on January 21, 1993 @ 10:30 a.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 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 these violations in accordance with the enclosed report. Failure on your part to comply within the specified time will result in a complaint being sought against you in Salem District Court. 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 Bogard of Health Reply to: RoOt E Ble kho�` Virginia E. Moustakis Health Agent Sanitarian cc: Tenant Fire Prevention Building Inspector Councillor Kevin R.Harvey CERTIFIED MAIL'P 348 630 920 Pagel of 3 SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT QQ 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 State Sanitary Code, Chapter II: 105 CMR 410.000 // Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation Occupant: C 7,£//elE A,;/6,Rd.SE Phone: 7qq 606L9_ Address: /C! Z_07h'2PO P Slt Apt. / . )Floor � / Owner: - A/ew/1/D;Erc_ l3R dd L Address: /a 7 /Uo e z t t SALE /�a m7o Inspection Date: -j-02•/<''q3 - Time: x-34 AM Conducted By: ydlJ �zQKIC Accompanied By: a6d A/7- Anticipated TAnticipated Reinspection Date: ria, c::= -. . . ... '�.... :,. ,,.••. Specified Reg # '`:'Violation ' Time 410. : : . x � JV A/ 5jZd?41QSX v i, rfiN J � A-/YnApm r ? F . .. .. s r 35 v r 6� 6-610 N - le 7th 11FA 241� O 3si / .! One or more of the above violations may endanger or materially impair the health, safety and well-being or the occupant (s). Code Enforcelment Inspector Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus derechos. Puede adquidruna traduocion de esta forma. 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 Withboldine(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: A. You can prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain code violations which 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 yourrent. B. You did not cause the violations and they can be repaired while you continue to live in the building. C. 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 D t(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 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 notice or to complete repairs within 14 days after notice,you can use up to four months'rent in any year to make the repairs. 3. RetaliaLo ry Rent Increases or Evictions ProbibitP (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 tries to evict within six months after you have made the complaint;-he or she will,have(toshowa-goodreason for,the-increase or eviction which isunrelawd,to;your complaint..,.You. may:beable to sue the landlord for damages of he or she tries this. 4. Rent Receivership(Massachusetts General Laws,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 court may then appoint a "receiver"who may spend as much of the rent money as is needed to correct the violation.'Me receiver is not subject to a spending limitation of four months'rent. 5. Breach of Warranty of abi abili y: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 and D pptive Practices(Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 93A):Renting an apartment with code violations is a violation of the consumer protection act and regulations,for which you may sue an owner. The information presented above Is only a summary of the law.Before you decide to withhold your rent or take any other legal action,it is advisable that you consult an attorney.If you cannot afford to consult an attorney,you should contact the nearest legal services office,which is: Neighborhood Legal Services 37 Friend St. Lynn, MA 01902 (617) 599-7730 Iwo wffim�y �6�1i/ r%S7//'dS�Jli'0�3='Jfil ri X11._ MR,low will 11 1921 Now- �� At IWO --�� Gtr 1511i'lik, 1, / . . _ ezI/ _ 1 , A : Page of SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT Date: dl. 73 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 r4rn /^ n L� Name: l . f�/ 1/��U�E_ Address: � (lam /I�r ) /Kz Specified Reg # Violation Time 410. . . . p /> C //' ✓ Nva/`` dl/14214LLL 3 S :C� J iX(/j` ,-//J(2.- �- ` CC'i/�- �� - 7G. . SSC ` 0 r, 71 p V n (' - 1 ^,�-i \4' 46Z4,L iv t - -- n -- 7^ f az- 4K 7 c,Ad 4124 L T ) / ,- r n - 1i, c _ _ / n Y J llzl 7 11V 6 = .n/ 9 /n y - r 'e .i f, Cltp Of *alrm, ftiamwbuatt$ s,"� x e �irr 7Departuunt �i)eaDquartrrg 48 1afapettr �&treet 6alem, Aa.01970 Joseph F. Sullivan Chief January 3, 1990 Mr. Arvinder S. Bahal RE: 14 Lathrop Street 127 North Street —Inspection: Jan. 2,1990 Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Bahal , Based on the report from the Salem Health Department relative to a property owned by you and listed above, the following was noted and must be remedied immediately: 1- The installation of automatic smoke detectors in the rear stairwell both on the first and second floor landings. (Battery type) 2- Repair or replace the automatic smoke detector in the bedroom on the first floor apartment. 3- Install an automatic smoke detector in the living room outside the children's bedroom in the first floor apartment. 4- First floor rear exit door to be replaced or repaired.This exterior door is off its hingers . This door cannot be freely and easily opened. 5- The front exit door from the first floor apartment must be repaired or re- placed. This door has a two cylinder type lock. This type of lock is not allowed. This door is also barricaded by a 2X4. 6- The following will be brought to the attention of the building department; (a)- A ladder located on the outside of the building is being used as a fire escape from the third floor. This ladder cannot be reached from the third floor window or windows . 7- There is evidence in the backyard of activities relative to automobiles being repaired on a regular basis. Repairs cannot be conducted without a permit from the fire department. 8- Unregistered vehilcles are to be removed from the property. 9- The following will be brought to the attention of the health department. There is a large accumulation of dog feces in the backyard. This situation is so bad that you can' t walk in the yard without stepping on the excrements. -Per Order, � r rman P.LaPointe N rn Fire Inspector `°' n cc: —o M file n = Health Dept. o Building Dept.v L. Abbott J. Peckham NEIGHBORHOOD IM17ROVP-MENI- TA!;K FOR(--E- REFERRAL ORCEREFERRAL FORM Date: Address: _ //Il e _— Complaint: 6� y Complainant: PltoneN: Address of Complainant: DAVID SHEACHAIRMAN KEVIN IIA KEY RUILDINO IN PECT R E 'l RI[ AL DEPARTMEN I G NICK f6!�W— IRE PREVE TION f�Y S)! -I-OR — G cc � /GS_ ej EALTH I)EPAR'l MEN LEM HOUSING AUTIIORI t ANIMAL CONTROL POLICE DEPARTMENT llEPARTMEN'I ? ASSESsoR AV /OA✓S ON /ee006lr7y . TREASURER/ LLE Z' R Dpw ARD L DAN (; :A SHADE - - SHADE TREE -- PLEASE CII 'K THE A90YE REFS ENCED COMPLAIN I' AND RESPOND 10 )AVE SHEA WBB11 O WEEK. TIIA YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE. ACTION: AUG-17-2004 04:07PM FROM-Structures North 19787456067 T-674 P.001/001 F-562 STH(TUHS HOW p 60 WASHINGTON STREET.SALEM,MA 01970 CONSULTING FOONE: I-M-745-6817 FAM 1A78-745-Ea07 ENGINEEKS t V f TO: Ar"Hahat Fax#: 978-922.7320 F4om: Greg Nowak j Re: 14 Lathrop Street f CC: Thomas St.Pierre:978-740-9846 Date: 17-Au stZ004 ga Peggy: –L Including transmittal —IF ❑AsRogaated. ❑PhreseComment Dear Arvi, Upon your request we visited your property at 14 Lathrop Street in Salem,MA, The purpose of this site visit was to observe the existing conditions of the exterior fieldstone foundation wall at the middle left corner of the wall. An initial follow-up memo was issued on I I.August.2004 regarding the area that was brought to our attention. After submitting this report it was forwarded to the Salem Building Inspector,Mr. Thomas St. Pierre. Mr. St.Pierre contacted our office upon receipt of the initial memo. After W. St. Pierre made it apparent that there are several other issues that you did not bring to our attention and were therefore not investigated during our site visit. Because of this,we recommend that a complete inspection be made of the entire property with W access to all units and all levels including attic space and porches. Please contact our office to schedule a complete inspection as directed by the building inspector's initial report dated July 2,2004. We will await your response. Regards, Greg Nowak SEP-ZO-Z004 0445PM FROM-Structures North 19797456067 T-990 P.001/002 F-233 MUGUAS H IMM 20.September.2004 CONRMTXNG ENGDMERS, Mr. Aryl Sahel INC. Fax 978-822.7520 Reference: 14 Lathrop Street Salem,MA Existing Structural Conditions of Building Dear Mr. Sahel: On Friday, 17.September2004 we visited your property at 14 Lathrop Street in Salem, MA upon your request The purpose of this elle visit was to perform a follow-up visit since our report dated 03.September.2004. Currently we aro scheduled for a follow-up visit on Friday,24.September.2004. Observations&Recommendations: To date, signifieent mpalm have been made to the existing structure. The following repairs that have been made to date and/ongderm recommendations are noted below. Foundatton/13asemsnt • Currently the foundation has undergone substantial repairs including reconstruction of the area that had deteriorated and a thorough repointing Job at the front right section of the building. This solution Is short term and the foundation should be monitored for any changes In Its condition. Our omglnal report suggested complete removal and replacement or reinforcing with a now gunite wall on the Interior of the building. Site conditions would make a removal and replacement procedure prohibitive, and the gunite would be prohibitive schedule Was. We recommend that the reinforced gunite well on the inferior be Implemented within (1) year and monitored for any movement or changes until thls solulfon is/mplementad. Please note that thla type of repair Must be property detailed forconsbuction. We recommendedetaft theta swale be created thatmoves water away from the bv0ding and the adjacent building, and subsequently to the ftgnt and merof the lot. This wNdecrease the hydrostafic pressure acting on the wall. We expect the grading to be complete by Off next tollow-up visit scheduled fcr this friday. • All wood posts have been replaced with ooncrete-filled steel columns, We recommended that Improved cap and base plates be installed to increase Me bearing area and Vie base plates set on a bed of level grout. Although the basement surfaoe is not level, d does not appear to show signs of settlement at the column locations. The former fooling conditions are assumed to be suf olent based on hlstorlcal performance. We expect fheao framing items to be complete byournext follow up visit scheduled for this Friday. Several of the first floor joists do not have positive support, This was communicated to the contractor and hanger options reviewed, this repesrN is expected to be complete by our Wow-up visit scheduled for this Friday. • The contractor verified the condition of the sins as sound. The existing sills are more then a'above the exterior grade. P.O. Box 8560/60 Washington Stseet,Suite 401 •Salem,Massachusetts 01971 Voice(918) 745.6817•Fax(978) 745.6067 www.structures-north.com SEF-20-2004 04;06FM FROM-Structures North 19767456067 T-690 F.0021002 F-233 14 Lothrop Street ` 20.8spt bor.200s Salem.MA Structuros NoRh R"rDaek • Hangers have been added to the deck and connection were Improved through the addition of hangers and the missingialetwasreplecod. Afflwughakrohrepa/raweremade,weatlllmownniand Complete removal and replacement ofOft dock wftn the next 9 months, The cvsrer/Constructbn ofthe deck posealong 4wm ffolntlerrano isskree,howaverailwoe mcentrepaAtndoeanotappaer to pose lmm7nent hazard. Fdwilor CondMons • The contractor is planning to take measurements of the exterior conditions and the owner of the betiding shall be responsible for monitoring any movement In the building. Report Limitations This report is summary of observations conducted during a (3)site visris to the property, it is strictly visual: no finishes were.removed to expose hidden structure,and no,calculations have been performed to determine If tike framing of the structure compiles with past or present building codes uunlleet�ciflcaily noted. Significant portions of the framing were not assessable and could not be Other building systems Including plumbing,heating,and electrical systems were not reviewed,and they are beyond the scope of this report If YOU have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitats to contact this office. Respectfully Yours, Structures North Consulting Engineers, Inc. Gregory . owek, E.I.T., Engineer n NL W e, P.E., Progldont Peee 2 of 2 SEP-07-2004 12:33PM FROM-Structures North 19787456067 T-830 P.001/002 F-571 (� / , 7 � I (� I hv MEWS H O0 03.SeptambOr,2004 CONSULTING ENGINEERS, Mr.Arvl Bohol INC. Fax 978-922-7520 Reference: 14 Lathrop Street Salem, MA Existing Structural Conditions of Building Dear Mr. Behal: On Thursday, 05-August.2004 we visited your property at 14 Lathrop Street in Salem, MA Upon your request The purpose of this site visit was to observe the atustng conditions of the exteriorfoldstone 9 foundation wall at the middle left comer of the wall. An initial folow-up memo was Issued on I I-Auguat2004 regarding the area that was brought to our attention. After submitting this report it was forwarded to the Salem Building Inspector,Mr.Thomas St.Pierre. Mr. ! St. Pierre contacted our office upon receipt of the initial memo. Atter Mr.St.Pierre made it apparent that there are several other Issues that you did not bring to our attention and were therefore hot investigated during our site visit. In order to address these items, a follow-up site visit was made on Thursday, J 26-August2004 to perform a complete investigation of the property. Please nota our observations and recommendations below Observations&Recommendations: During ourfollowa up investigation we looked at all accessible rooms do th®building and observed or were notified of the following: Foumfattoi&BasremeW • The area that was originally noted on our very first site visit Is in need of masonry repairs. A qualified mason should reconstruct this section of foundation way before temperatures below f easing are encountered. • A section of foundation at the front right of the building is out of plumb at the center due to the foundation bulging Inward. This section Of wall should.be removed and replaced with a new rwonshucted CMU or Cip concrete wall or reinforced with a ralnkmed gunite wall on the Intedon This type of repair must be property detailed for consbuctlan. • Posts at supporting the first floor framing Consist of wood logs,and several have rotted post bases and/or are out of plumb. These posts should be removed andreplaced with standard steel tube or plea columns with appropriate cap and base plates, and eppropa ste concrete footings. • Several of the first floor joists do not have positive support These joists are supported by trailed or notched connections and are either showing separation from the main beams or spliting at the notch kxatlons. These Mats should be re-supported with Simpson type hangers. A plumber and elecMclan volt need to relocate piping and wiring before any Naming modlflcaWns can take place. e The condition of the slits is currently unknown. A qualyted conbaetor fivmft exteWarshould hn*er lmrestigats this during repairs noted below. This should be done byramoving exter/or siding and sheathing to fully investigate this condlilon. P.O. Box 8560/60 Washington Street, Suite 401 •Salem,Nfassachmetis 01971 Voice (978)745-6817 • Fax (978)745.6067 www.stractures-north.com f SEP-O7-2004 12:34PM FROM-Structures North 19787456067 T-830 P.002/002 F-571 14 Lathrop Street �� Salerno MA Strkrcwros North ROW Deck • The rear deck lacks proper hanger support at both the house and the exterior beams, • The neer deck ladles proper fleshing against the house. • The exterior perimeter beams are undersized. • Rall posts are not properly attached to the deck. • The rail posts exceed 4°sparing at some locations. • Perimeter posts look footings. • One joist was missing at the vicinity of the stairs down from the deck. i • Sthlr stringers we drastically overjut. i We recommend that the enure deck be removed and repdaosd, as the req htsd 9epsli8 are not ' UAwLevels • The fust floor unit appeared to be In relatively good condition for a stricture of 100 years or more Old- The boors show Obvious signs of deflection, but this is fairly normal in older houses.. • The second floor units also show obvious signs of deflection. • This area Is partially covered, by finishes so the structure of the roof is unknown. The 2nd and 3' floor investigation was also limited by an overwhelming fecal odor that made extended periods of time in the epees unbearable. ExEerMr 'o"Nlons " The exterior of the building shows obvious signs of recdnq towards the right of the buRdft. The exact cause and solution to this problem would require a gut-rehab of the'endr a structure. We j recommend the budding be measured for plumbness and monitored for any changes. Re�ort Limitadons This report Is summary of observations conducted during a two site visits to pie property. It is strictly visual: no finishes were removed to expose hidden structure, and no cWculatiorts have been performed to determine if the framing of the structure compiles with pastor present building Dories unless specifically noted. Significant portions of the framing were net assessable and could not be observed. Other building systems Including plumbing,heating,and electrical systems were not reviewed,and they are beyond the scope of this report. I tf you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Respectfully Yours, SMA;tures North Consulting Engineers, Inc. G k, E.I.T., Engines 7 John M. Wathne, P.E., President PGP 2 of 2 CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT 44 LAFAYETTE STREET SALEM, MA 01970 TEL. (978) 745-6300 FAX (978) 745-4638 STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. JOHN J. GIARDI, CITY ELECTRICIAN MAYOR TO: Arvinder Bahal 12 Pickman Road Beverly, Ma 01915 i FROM: John J. Giardi, City Electrician SUBJECT: 14 Lathrop Street 2"d & 3`d floors CERTIFIED MAIL: 7002 2410 0002 0021 7448 DATE: August 6, 2004 Dear Mr. Bahal, Please be advised, City Electrician John J. Giardi received a letter of request by the City of Salem Building department to conduct an electrical inspection in regard to electrical safety,after numerous attempts were made by your tenants to contact you for a remedy to their concerns. Upon my investigation, I found the following: 1. Front hallway entryway light was all rusty from water leaking into it & needed a shield for the light bulb. 2. Excessive use of extension cords as they were draped over door openings, because of inadequate receptacles being available. 3. A junction box with exposed romex cable leading into the kitchen area is subject to mechanical damage because of the foot traffic that has to pass by the entry leading into the kitchen. 4. The bathroom fan was not working , water was also leaking from it. The fan was improperly wired. 5. Their was exposed romex cable running along the inside of a kitchen cabinet which was installed improperly as well. 6. A receptacle in the bedroom has to be replaced, it was worn to the point of making poor to no contact at all. 7. A receptacle in the living room behind the couch, the wiring was damaged. The outlet shall be removed & rewired. 8. A light switch is also faulty and shall be replaced in the living room. 9. The hot water tank is wired improperly with romex cable unsecured with an open junction box, open to a persons touch. 10.3`d floor hallway, romex cable was exposed going to a light fixture. A light switch was also broken. 11.3`d floor hallway light fixture was operating off an extension cord. As you can see there are numerous safety violations, not to mention articles 110 Requirements for electrical installations, 300 wiring methods, In the Massachusetts & national electrical codes. Dear Mr. Bahal please employ a licensed electrician to correct the violations listed above within seven days upon receipt of this letter. A permit must be filed with the city of Salem as well. Failure to comply will result in further action from this office. Please feel free to contact my office if you need any further assistance. 978-745-6300 Sincerely Yours, 6/City GIARDI Cc: Kate Sullivan, Mayor's Office Electrician Lynn Montague, Mayor'S Office Councillor Mike Sosnowski Donald Weston, Fire Prevention Tom St. Pierre, Acting Building Comm. David Greenbaum, Health Dept. Ellen Lappin, Tenant