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8 ROPES STREET - BUILDING INSPECTION 8 ROPES STREET Y� (MU of *alem, AUSSUc4uoetto Public Propertg Department Nuilbing Department (One thiem (6reen 508-745-9595 £xt. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer December 8, 1994 Marc Gauthier 5 Ropes Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 8 Ropes Street Dear Mr. Gauthier: On December 8, 1994 I inspected the above mentioned property to assess damages caused by the fire on December 7, 1994. I must remind you that the building must be kept secured from intruders. After my inspection I have found excessive damage caused by the fire at the basement level that will require a structural engineers assessment before any work can be performed on the building. Please notify this office when you intend on doing any work to the structure, and please continue to maintain the grounds around said building. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Leo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildi gs LET: scm cc: Fire Department Health Department Dave Shea Certified Mail ll P 921 991 654 t.: ARTICLE • P 921 991 654 lv uNe i. I Marc Gauthier NUMBER 5 Ropes Street Salem, Mass. 0' 970 t FOLD AT PERFORATION T F. WALZ INSERT IN STANDARD#10 WINDOW ENVELOPE. [E N T I F I E D n M A I L E 6m CIILJIII �.z� � �,+`"�^ PERKINS PROPERTIES PACE 01 08/07/1997 13:42 5901808 ,.._. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OF NEW ENGLAND FRANK RATA 198 VINE STREET EVERETT, MA 02149 LITER OF INITIAL LEAD INaPECT10N COMPLIANCE Date: June 15, 1995 Dear Charles Clark, This letter is to certify that I inspected your property located at 8 _Ropes Street , apartment no. 3 (threes , and relevant common areas, in the city or town of Salem, Massachusetts , for dangerous levels of lead according to 105 CMR 460.730(Ai through (F) ; Procedures for Initial Inpoection, Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention and Coatrol, and determined that there were no violations. The inspection was conducted on June 15, 1995. Please be advised that Massachusetts law requires that only certain residential surfaces be free of lead paint. Thus, this letter does not mean that your property contains no lead paint. The premises or dwelling unit and relevant common areas shall remain in compliance only as long as there continues to be no peeling, chipping, or flaking lead paint or other accessible materials and as long as coverings forming an effective barrier over such paint and materials remain in place. Sin e1y , � 11-1985, /^Yha p at t Qz License No. Should you have any questions about this letter, call Frank Rats Environmental Services of New England (617) 387-0805 Titg of fttm, ittootttl�usttto i Public PrnptaU Bepartment Nuilbing Oepnrtment (Due #stem Oreen 508-745-9595 frt. 380 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer December 8, 1994 Marc Gauthier 5 Ropes Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 8 Ropes Street Dear Mr. Gauthier: On December 8, 1994 I inspected the above mentioned property to assess damages caused by the fire on December 7, 1994. I must remind you that the building must be kept secured from intruders. After my inspection I have found excessive damage caused by the fire at the basement level that will require a structural engineers assessment before any work can be performed on the building. Please notify this office when you intend on doing any work to the structure, and please continue to maintain the grounds around said building. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Leo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildi gs LET: scm cc: Fire Department Health Department Dave Shea Certified Mail S P 921 991 654 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ° Board of Building Regulations and S ds RECEI V- TY OF SI EM Massachusetts State Building Code &TIONAL$ERVI Ell$visedMar2011 Building Permit Application To Construct,Repair,R ate Or Demolish a One-or Two-Family Dwelling'M MAY ► g q This Section For Official Use Only Building Permit Number: Date Applied> J to Building Ofti•Cial(Print Name) Signature _ Date SECTION 1:SITE INFORMATION 1.1 Prope ddress—: 1.2 Assessors Map&Parcel Numbers fK C� f S,- ,116 l.la Is this an accepted street?yes_.�no Map Number Parcel Number 1.3 Zoning Information: 1.4 Property Dimensions: Zoning District Proposed Use Lot Area(sq ft) Frontage(ft) 1.5 Building Setbacks(ft) Front Yard Side Yards Rear Yard Required Provided Required Provided Required Provided 1.6 Water Supply:(M.G.L c.40,§54) 1.7 Flood Zone Information: 1.8 Sewage Disposal System: Public❑ Private❑ Zone: _ Outside Flood Zone? Municipal❑ On site disposal system ❑ Check if yes❑ SECTION 2::PROPERTY OWNERS$R'r 2.1Own�e Record: CLc.Nj - c�2g?�D Name n City,State,ZIP No.and Street Telephone Email Address SECTION 3:DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORIe(check!!' hat apply) New Construction❑ Existing Building❑ Owner-Occupied ❑ 1 Repairs(s) ZY1 Alteration(s) ❑ Addition ❑ Demolition ❑ 1 Accessory Bldg.❑ Number of Uni[s O[her ❑ Specify: Brief Description of Proposed Work: \ SECTION 4:ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Item Estimated Costs: - - (Labor and Materials Official Use Only 1.Building $ 1. Building Permit Fee:$ Indicate how fee is determined: 2.Electrical $ ❑Standard City7own Application Fee Total Project Cost'(Ita>n 6)x multiplier "x 3.Plumbing $ 2. Other Fees: $ /� 4.Mechanical (HVAC) $ List 5.Mechanical (Fire Su ression $ Total All Fees:$ s Check No. Check Amount: Cash Amount: 6.Total Project Co.: $ 0 Paid in Full 0 Outstanding Balance Due: SECTION 5: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 5.1 Construction Supervisor License(CSL) License Number Expiration Date Name of CSL Holder List CSL Type(see below) No.and Street Type Description U Unrestricted(Buildings up to 35,000 cu.ft. R Restricted 1&2 Family Dwelling City/rows,State,ZIP M Masonry RC Roofing Covering WS Window and Siding SF Solid Fuel Burning Appliances I Insulation Tele hone Email address D Demolition 5.2 Registered Home Improvement Contractor(HIC) HIC Registration Number Expiration Date HIC Company Name or HIC Registrant Name No.and Street Email address Ci /Town,State,ZIP Telephone SECTION 6:WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L.e.152.§ 25C(6)) Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with this application. Failure to provide this affidavit will result in the denial of the Issuance of the building permit. Signed Affidavit Attached? Yes .......... ❑ No...........❑ SECTION 7a:OWNER AUTHORIZATION TO BE COMPLETED WHEN OWNER'S AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING G PERMIT 1,as Owner of the subject property,hereby authorize to act on my behalf,in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application. Print Owner's Name(Electronic Signature) Date SECTION 7b:OWNEW OR AUTHORIZED AGENT DECLARATION By entering my name below,I hereby attest under the pains and penalties of perjury that all of the information coined in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and understanding. Print Owner' or Authorized Agent's Name(Electronic Signature) Date NOTES: I. An Owner who obtains a building permit to do his/her own work,or an owner who hires an unregistered contractor (not registered in the Home Improvement Contractor(HIC)Program),will not have access to the arbitration program or guaranty fund under M.G.L.c. 142A.Other important information on the HIC Program can be found at www.mass. oa v,,oca Information on the Construction Supervisor License can be found at www.ntass.gov/dps 2. When substantial work is planned,provide the information below: Total floor area(sq.ft.) (including garage,finished basement/attics,decks or porch) Gross living area(sq.ft.) Habitable room count Number of fireplaces Number of bedrooms Number of bathrooms Number of balf/baths Type of heating system Number of decks/porches Type of cooling system Enclosed Open 3. "Total Project Square Footage"may be substituted for"Total Project Cost" Co'W CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH 9 North Street ROOERT E. BLENKHORN Salem. Massachusetts 01970 HEALTH AGENT 500-741-1000 DATC: June 13, 1991 i Marc'Gauthier 14 Sunset Road Salem, Ma 01970 Dear Sir/Madam: In accordance with Chapter 111 , Sections 127A and 127B., of the Massachusetts General Laws, 105 CMR 400.00: State Sanitary Code, Chapter I: General Admin- istrative Procedures and 105 CMR 410.00: State Sanitary Code, Chapter II: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, an inspection was made of your property at 8 Ropes Street Apt 1 F1 1 in the City of Salem occupied by Dan Ward This inspection was conducted by Virginia Moustakis of the Salem Health Department , on 6-7-91 @ 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 Poison- ing Prevention and Control ." For further information or to request an inspection, contact the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at 1-800-532-9571 . Based upon said inspection you are hereby ordered to take the following action within the specified hours/days of receipt of this order: Entered premises to conduct inspection in accordance with Chapter II State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.000 "MInimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation" per te- nant complaint following noted:_ KITCHEN 5 days .480 Right window has no operating lock - provide. 5 days .351 Right rear burner of stove inoperable - repair. 10 days .351 Stove vent inoperable - repair. 15 days .500 Worn linoleum at threshold between kitchen and pantry - repair or replace. 15 days .500 Pantry ceiling paint peeling - scrape, patch and repaint. Kitchen closet door - peeled paint - scrape, patch and repaint. BACK BEDROOM 24 hours .482 Smoke detector beeping - no cover - provide cover operable at all times repair to be. SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT Page 2 of 4 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 'fenant (ti) pan Ward n r June 13, 1991 Property In Salem at __ "Co: Marc Gauthier B Ropes Street Ant 1 F1 1 14 Sunset Road Salem Ma 01970 VIOLATIONS (continued) - 7 days .501/ Back window - torn screen and broken pane. .551 _ 5 days . 551 Side winaow screen ill fitting - repair or replace. 7 days -500 Door panel broken and has flaking paint - repair panel, scrape, patch and repaint. BATHROOM 10 days .500 Flaking paint ceiling - scrape, patch, repaint. 5 days .501 Grouting broken and stained - regrout entire area. 5 days .501 Broken window pane - replace. 5 days .500 Rotted wood around tub - replace and seal. 5 days .500 Linoleum hole around toilet - provide tight seal. FRONT. BEDROOM 24 hours .482 Smoke detector missing batteries. 7 days .501 Window has small cracked pane - replace and does not open easily & properly repair to open and close. LIVING ROOM 7 days .500 Left bay wood rotted bottom frame - replace. 5 days .551 Middle bay missing screen - replace. 5 days .500 Right window has broken sashcord - replace. 7 days .501/ Broken window pane and torn screen. .551 FRONT LEFT BEDROOM 5 days .500/ Side window broken sashcord - replace sashcord No screen - provide .551 screen. 7 days .501 Left bay window - broken pane - replace. 7 days .501 Middle bay window broken panes -. replace. and torn screen must be replaced. 5 days .480" Door leading to hallway missing operating locking device - affix. 5 days .551/ Right bay window has torn screen doesn't fit and loose locking device - .480 --Repair-or-replace screen, secure locking device. EXTERIOR 20 days .253 No exterior lighting at rear porch —mandated for all entrances. 5 days .500 Rear exterior stairwell - cracked wood on flooring. Trip hazard - replace floor boards. 7 days .600 No rubbish barrels of rodent proof material with tight fitting was in sufficient of quantity for all tenants as mandated for three apartments and over. 24 hours .602 Accumulation of trash - along side of building creating fire, health and safety hazards - remove immediately. w e� SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT Pa19e 3 of 4 9 North Street — --- j Salem, MA 01970 Tenant ti �) 4 , Y � Dan Ward June 13, 1991 Property in Salem at To: Marc Gauthier R RopPc StrPPt Apr t 14 Sunset Road Salem, Ma 01970 - VIOLATIONS (continued) 24 hours .602 Second floor porch - accumulation trash and other items - clean and maintain. REAR BACK MAIN ENTRY DOOR TO DWELLING 3 days .480 Has no operating lock - provide operatingilockirig device. 10 days .503 No handrail in rear hallway - provide levels. CELLAR 24 hours .253 Insufficient light bulbs - provide to adequately light cellar. BOILER ROOM 24 hours .351/ Has accumulation of trash etc. around burners extremely dangerous. .602 Remove at once - leave area free and cellar to circulate air. 24 hours .482 Hardwired smoke detector missing at bottom, of cellar stairwell as mandated. 7 days . .500 Broken windows - replace glass or board. 3 days .500/ Bulkhead - obstructed. to clean .504 and minus stairs - in disrepair - remove all obstructions and repair to be functional (owner option to provide steps - according to Building Inspector) . FRONT MAIN ENTRY DOOR TO: 3 days .500 Dwelling does not close or fit - repair to be tight fitting and weathertight. FRONT 5 days .500 Exterior porch left side shingled not secure -repair. 15 days .500 Down spout missing on side of house - question why - on tight side, there is downspout but does not seem in alignment - investigate and repair. 24 hours .351 Tenant complaint there is no gas shut off valve in any apartment - Contact Boston Gas immediately to check and make any repairs required. Note: We have no record of a Certificate of Fitness being issued or any Certificate of Fitness inspection conducted by this department prior ro renting to this tenant in accordance with City of Salem Ordinance Chapter II Article XIII DEPARTMENT SALEM HEALTH .(Q '' 9 North Street Page 4 of 4 Salem, MA 01970 Property in Salem at: June 13, 1991 B Ropes S.t__1pt_1 Tenant : Dan War ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MAY ENDANGER OR MATERIALLY IMPAIR THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF .THE OCCUPANTS. - 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 seven (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 oulined in the enclosed inspection report form. FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH REPLY TO: RO T E. BLENKHORN, C.H.O. VIRGINIA MOUSTAKIS HEALTH AGENT SANITARIAN Certified Mail 11 P-417-241-878 SEE ENCLOSED COPY OF F-502 OF STATE FIRE CODE. Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus derechos. REB/cc cc:Fire Prevention Building Inspector Page 11_af 13 SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT — --I 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 NAME: u;(/ ADDRESS: SPECIFIED REG, # TIME 410. . . . VIOLATION Oz 7 Sao o Py L4566^162' 2 no rr lad saa '���i�/ci�� Cd/n i C r - SdtrtA2�aiT � , 50i +Y `✓ Rn e�� / �N e 5-4^016 s — C s d0 i4 0 / - y- sEm 5 i �ttslcy� po,Ecy P s -L=g 7D o eAv^r CZd5E 17 dol a, 3 6d i� L��i 1 � {gn7777m, �(p�mP -Rci _ 5d SSl ,vG ���Pan/ L 1 �� I 506 9 kr fv])V6' uw /k S 131?okplu So S9 C-0 24— p-eAL'L ri,✓fid-aQ Pd N,& > 2 71.Pa/ Sk,P4Zn/ 60dl S5 V 77 16-0/ i2L��� (/I NyJDw "15k0/fc/v bQ ti,� gC,=GE� 7 dam' , ,511L�n"1�f111t�' /`�nyGcoAnc�� Brayx�✓ ✓-tr,v�� ��cF, 9— mPLti d��Pr,�LI?Nsr�i� �lrlL�z( yrqFo .1/ 4- A)iO 50a= I i SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT Page 1 ofd_.. 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 STATE SANITARY CODE, CHAPTER II: 105 CMR 410.000 "MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION" OCCUPANT: 221j41 U)a�00 // PHONE: �41- ADDRESS: ' / 1/2e,5 S� )(�/'pirn APT. / FLOOR / OWNER: /�1/J. p/ ( -r(u/.�l�L ADDRESS: /✓ t p 0 INSPECTION DATE: IME: /(9•,30 AM CONDUCTED BY: VL '/,V/A &dl;r gkA ACCOMPANIED BY: Z n /y r ANTICIPATED REINSPECTION DATE: SPECIFIED REG. O TI11E1q. . . . VIOLATION 0 e cSkt MAveye, /a u NJo.trOAVd rr /Nrnl rvp�x OF 5 a N AI 6� 1 /oA /3 ^ n Q - �2PRL4Ni if IaIZW S nl P One or more of the above violations may endanger or materially impair the health, safety and well-being of the occupant(s) Signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus derechos. Puede adquiriruna traduccion de esta forma. APPENCAX 11 (i r1) Legal Remedies for Tenants of " Residential Housing THE FOLLOWING IS A BRiFF'SUMMARY OF SOME. 01: THF: LEGAL REMEDIES TF-N.4NT"S MAY USE 11N ORDER to Gtf IfOUSIN(-,CODF VIOt.ATIONS CORRECTED. ' 1. Rent Withholding(General Laws Chapter 239 Section 8A) - If Code Violanons Are Not Bring Corrected you may be entuted to hold back your rent paymctus. You can do}his wullouk. being A. You can prove that your dwcldingvnit orcom'm'oit areas contain code violations which are serious enough w endanger yr Marc([. ally impair your health or safety and that your landlord knew about the violations before you were behind in your refit.. " B. _You did not cause the violations and they can be repaired while ymi continue to live in the building. C. You are prepared to pay any portion of(fie rentintocourt if a judge orders you to pay it, (For this it is best to put lite refit nnlney aside in a safe place.) - - - - - Z. Repair and Deduct(Genera(laws Chapter!I I i Section 127L);: The Iasv sometimes allows you to use your rent money to make the repairs yourselLdf your local code enforcement agency certifies that there are code violations which endanger-or materially,Impair your health,safety or welt-being and your landlordhasreceived written,riotic�:. r oF.ihe�viotatiotts:you maybe.ab(c to use this.rcmedy. d[ he owttier.faiSs to.ticin necessary seliairs(or to enter into,a writiep;,cantract co have them-made)within five daysafter;notice or to complete repairs within 14 days after notice you can use up to four months' in'any year to . , . ., ;..r 3 Retaliatory Rent lacreasesor Evictions Prohibiter!(General Laois Chapter 186,Section'I8 and Chaptcr 23ASection 2Aj. ,,, The gvtrtcr,.ma};no;ihercasgyquP tenter evict you:in retafiation for.making a complaint to your local code enforcement agency about godevdolarioasaf;thcownerreises:ynurcrentoroies to'evia with"st monthsafter you have made the complain. he or she will_hatye to_show_ _ a goad reason for the mcrease dr eviction which is unrelated to'your complaint..You may be able to sue the landlord for damages it he or'she --triesxhis.:. 4 •.Rent Rseeivership(Generti:Laws Chapter t l i Sccuons 127tH). - .- '` • - - - - 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 thetiappoint a 'receiver'.'-e+h6 i a3ysperrd-as much of the rent money anis needed to correct the violation.The rc•-- ceiver is not subject to a.spending I mitauonof tout mpnths'rent.,; 5. Breach of Warranty of Habitability. - You may be entitled to sue yourtandtord to have all or some of your rent returned if your dwelling unit dots not meet minimum stand- ards of habitability. - - 6. - Unfair and Deceptive Practices(General Laws Chapter 93A). Renting an apartment with code violations is a violation of the consumer protection act and tegulutions for which you may ser 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 CAN- NOT AFFORD TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY,.YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE WHICH IS: Neighborhood Legal Services 1-6,17-599-7730 r ! (NAME) (TELEPHONE NUMfSEfi) 37 Friend St. Lynn Ma 01902 (ADDRESS)_.. Foam 31 HoeaskWARR£N.�NC._NOV 1474' ' . 4= Page.3—of ._-._ SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT DATE: 9 North Street 9' Salem, MA 01970 NAME:_..3 ala/?-Z/ ADDRESS: SPECIFIED REG. 11 TIME 410. . . . VIOLATION Lem 7- r N t'P r✓ P i 1UG 1 2E�/B Oe ,eEpG4C�SC,E'e�N, �`7.�,�E LFJC.E'l�t/� 1,]C U1G� �3 a ! A!G aP Out NC4ESS 00 5d _ 2Ea e2t��Is 7aj1Lyyw-- r e o R/ /Ab 1A ZaP f S o� A//" AJg s - r t s n �/`�Qaa ��� cdyl 7��C/ 7002 7a �Jcvecu�b 3 rl o,� cf gD � /o �G �a ✓� G zz /d eu_/A/ I 3 ,7 Ayo 11dA119 6zl[ --bevoior a L. rJ Page �{ of 5 t. SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT ° 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 . GLM NAME: J2 ety ed ADDRESS: T�S J SPECIFIED REG. # TIME 410. . . . VIOLATION f / C. . 3S7 ,A CMN ✓. E0 7VO 61,1,fL e ru i &MOt a B��C�=L v� r� z Skeen Cf�ue c�eCdc� - 2-��IdC��aiWar wr�2al( �3 ✓ 7n e �6'zdx- s/A(r6(1PL& CISlnalvog7�� 3 — ©e le S40 o Qs71vC 770 SCCE di 7 d /,�E IvC776'NQ 4-Bcc V&-"c 0 0 I W Da I 5 lrJGGE� 5 -00 2 po5fbE A/0 0 l 1),xiid ,0007'm155/,11G oA/ .S(,n,!�' 4F 'P IS / N 007 V7 (U A/OrSMnr✓ LAG /11f7 A,7-- ti a 2, c, Page ot�3 SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT DATE: (0 -7 a ° 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 NAME: ({/(/ ADDRESS: 6:7P5 Sy / SPECIFIED REG. # TIME 410. . . . VIOLATION I i c� Ls/ 5 S Lt- 1vv rd 0 w 7�5 GE7eT/�i 7 zz�of F1rrvs OF ` Avi�SS 0 41 1-�- G i : �C E G Flero r) i I 4 3 11' 11F CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3928 JOANNE SCOTT.MPH,RS,CHO July 31, 1997 NINE NORTH STREET Perkins (F JT ertEN Tel:(508)741-1800 P Fax:(508)740-9705 59 North Common Street Lynn, MA. 01950 Dear Sir/Madam : In accordance with Chapter III, Sections 127A and 1278 of the Massachusetts General Laws, 105 CMR 400.00; State Sanitary Code, Chapter l: General Administrative Procedures and 105 CMR 410.00: State Sanitary Code, Chapter It: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, an inspection was conducted of the property located at 8 Ropes Street occupied by Julie Winter&Jason Walker conducted by Virginia Moustakis, Senior Sanitarian on Wednesday,July 30, 1997 at 2:15 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 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: Joanne Scott Virginia Moustakis Health Agent Senior Sanitarian cc: Tenant(s), Building Dept.,Electrical Dept., Councillor William Kelley Certified Mail#Z 396 782 679 Certified Mail#Z 396 782 678 to Charles D. Clark Marblehead, MA. JS/sjk c�mie Page 1 of SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT 9 North Street Salem,MA 01970 State Sanitary,Code, "rtef U:.IOs.CMR 410.000 Mtlimum Standards of Fitniess.f6fHuman Habitation Occupant `7-(IL.16- F ze Phone: Address: Ro f-e s i f Apt. 3 Floor 3- Owner C/fu•eLe5 0. L'WIU/ Address: 17- 4 C/nrii71791W apt✓� �,eo�.J�tyMT;• PEAK/n/S �,eoPe2ntrs s-1 n1oAr7/ r6,7nmonS7 /nR/LfSGc/�cl ,)Aa O!4Hf Gy,✓.v, yn cr- o/i So Inspection Date: 7-,30- 97. _ Time o?• /S m Conducted By: !/, /,s rfl/<t d:21,s Accompanied By: 74-,gllirl T� Anticipated Reinspection Dale: Specified Reg q Violation Time 410. . . P r/Vg7 2 d S ,/ / ar-a� 77 es S LIE A i cre./ 16\J /Jp sS7 / � F Tf_"dl//,i;;aT :I/�� '��n� v �„ .�orT ��•/ T- d• f-?•� C One or more of the above violations may endanger or materially impair the health, safety and well-being or thee/occupants(s) I Code Enforcement Inspector Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus derechos. Puede adquirimna traduccion de esta forma. :�P�ND,.IX II X14) Legal Remedies for.Tenants of Residential Housing The followlna Is a brief summary of some of the legal remedies tenants may use in order to get housing code violations corrected: 1: Rent Withholdine(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 white 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. Ren it and D A m i(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 w&-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 to have thedi* made)within five days after notice or to complete repairs within 14 days after notice,you can use up to four mouths'rent in;anf year to make the repairs. 3. R aliatory Rent Incmases or Evictions Prohibited(Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 186, section 18,and Chapter 239.::. section 2A):The owner may not increase your rent orevict 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 compbriril 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 of he or she tries this. 4. Relit 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'renL 5. Breach oy 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 and D=12tiye 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 abovq 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 SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT 'Z 9 9 North Street _ ., �• Satem,.MA 01970 Name: _�T W lv7�T Address: X /1 a "Oe c Specified Recd # Violation Time 410. . . . N � _ z iV P ten-• t/C nf - eC9 777 Z111 0 ze / 1,vtIOICA- T2 e /VL x NrSALEr,A HEALTH DEPARTMENT, Dale: 9 North Streot Salem..MA 01970 Name: _ Address: —.-- SpecAied Reg # Violation Time 410. . . . 11IF CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3928 JOANNE SCOTT,MPH,RS,CHO July 31, 1997 NINE NORTH STREET Chanes UT( IarrKNT Tel:(508)741-1800 17-A Cloutmans Drive Fax:(508)740-9705 Marblehead, MA. 01945 Dear Mr. Clark : 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 II: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, an inspection was conducted of the property located at 8 Ropes Street occupied by Julie Winter& Jason Walker conducted by Virginia Moustakis, Senior Sanitarian on Wednesday,July 30, 1997 at 2:15 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 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: U nne Scott Virginia Moustakis Health Agent Senior Sanitarian cc: Tenant(s), Building Dept.,Electrical Dept., Councillor William Kelley Certified Mail #Z 396 782 678 Certified Mail #Z 396 782 679 to Perkins Properties Lynn, Ma. JS/sjk��miw Page 1 of SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT 9 North Street , SalemMA 01970 State Sanitary Code,Cpapter 11 .105 CMR 410.000 MWmum Standards of Fitness'ior'Human Habitation Occupant: \uLIL iUNTkk,. �t-4So-r l.(��.LkPR Phone: �aS- gld�3 Address: L� eo.p?S CC f Apt. 3 Floor 3 oOwner. -Cifde-LPS 0. Ualee Address: /7- 4 G/nar'117791LO' -PC 1/e- T,eo� 7nymr.; �e�/n.s /�.eoye2Tlirs� S-1 .voRrf lommon vI /�CL�i3LE/ ,, OI4�f Gy,✓ni, Y✓t 0- o/4So Inspection Date: 7-,30- ?'7 _ Time a•' 1,5-,01n Conducted By: 1/, 05rd/<ls /ft. Lc/s ns Accompanied By: ot/cLr/ T3 Anticipated Reinspection Date: Specified Reg # Violation Time 410. : .' ( /V P 4N A s ✓ arae r? es S 2 / p c e G n/o / g� 1 s d , �jcc) 3 v No,s �o �,:eR:f4l ' '�✓�-�cQ�1=t3-rn ' i Pte_ �'d,t•y� :E' OF )�1;LT% One or more of the above violations may endanger or materially impair the health, safety and well-being or the occupants(s) sI/ Code Enforcement Inspector Este es un documenlo legal importanle Puede que afecle sus derechos. Puede adquinruna traduccron de esta forma. �iPP�!IDIX II(14) Legal Remedies for Tent nits 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 Wi hholdino(Massachusetts General laws,Chapter 239,section 8A):If Code Violations Are Not Being Corrected you may be entitled to hold back your teat 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 rentim"to court if a judge order; you to pay it-(For this,it is best to put the- rent money aside in a safe placeJ 2. RRo it and D d r r(Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 111,section 127L):The law sometimes allows you to use your tent money to make the repairs yourself.If your local code enforcement agency certifies that there are rode violations which endanger or materially impair your health,safety,.or welt-being,and your landlord has received written notice of the violati9ns 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 theme 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 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 tries to evict within six months after you have made the complaintq he or she.wiThave_to showy 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 Remivembin(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 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. Uafair arld Deceptive 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 l ..y., a U @SALEf4MF-ALni DEPARTMENT ,4(4661;iraat Salem.UA 01970 Name: �T l Ui�vT rz LK eye Address: Specified Reg # Violation Time 410. . . . 771 7Q 10-2L�Z k-C -' P, A -e an, Ae L / 729 72 0-12 ✓U „� r tf t l �p N ©' r SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT. 9 North Street bale Satem.UA O1970 Name: Address: Specified Reg # Violation Time 410. . . .