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3B PIONEER TERRACE - STREET FILE SL CITY OF SALEM MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF HEALTH 120 WASHINGTON STREET 411'FLOOR Prevent.Promote.Protect. PublicHean � TEL. (978) 741-1800 FAx(978) 745-0343 KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL Itamditi(aD,salem.com L.11KKY KAMUIN,I2S/R13HS,CHO,CP-1-S MAYOR HEALTH AGENT January 15,2016 Salem Housing Authority 27 Charter Street Salem, MA 01970 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL: 7013 3020 0002 1522 8327 Dear Sir/Madam: In accordance with Chapter III,Sections 127A and 127B 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 3B Pioneer Terrace permitted by occupant John Conklin, conducted by Elizabeth Gagakis,Sanitarian on January 12, 2016 @ 3:00 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 Board of Health at 978-741-1800. You are hereby ORDERED to make a good-faith effort to correct the violations listed on the enclosed inspection report and to take all positive action to prevent these violations from occurring again in the future. 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 Trial 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an opportunity to be heard and to present witness and documentary evidence as to why this Order should be modified or withdrawn.You may be represented by an attorney.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 in 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: Larry din Elizabeth Gagakis Health Agent Sanitarian cc: Tenant 04P CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF HEALTH 120 WASHINGTON STREET , 'FLOOR A1bliCHealth Prevent.Promote.Protect- TEL. (978) 741-1800 FAx(978) 745-0343 KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL lramdinw salem.com LARRY RAMDIN,RS/REIIS,CI10,CP-FS MAYOR HF'sAL,'I'I'I AGP;N'1' State Sanitary Code, Chapter II: 105 CMR 410.000 Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation Occupant: John Conklin Owner: Salem Housing Authority Phone number:(978)854-3799 Address: 27 Charter Street Address: 3B Pioneer Terrace Salem, MA 01970 Salem, MA 01970 Inspection Date: January 12, 2016 Time: 3:00pm Conducted By: Elizabeth Gagakis Accompanied By: John Conklin Specified Time Reg. #410. Violation(s) Based upon a tenant complaint a permitted inspection was conducted in accordance with Article II of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.000. Upon Inspection the following were noted: 24-48 hours .550 1. Tenant had a complaint of mice. At the time of inspection, mouse droppings were observed in several areas of the kitchen and near the front entry door to the unit. Owner to hire services of a licensed exterminator to inspect and treat the unit for mice; treatments must continue until the problem is controlled.Any defects or openings in or around the building must be repaired or sealed to help prevent the entrance of mice. Please forward copies of invoices for extermination to the Board of Health for our records. Owner to correct this violation within 24-48 hours. 7 days .500 2. There are damaged floor tiles in the bedroom. Repair floor so it is intact and in good condition. Owner to correct this violation within 7 days. One or more of the above violations may endanger or materially impair the health, safety and well-being of the occupant(s) a Code Enforcement Inspector l AA * _ Este es un document legal importante. Puede que afecte sus derechos. Puede adquirir una traduccion de esta forma. rHE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE LEGAL REMEDIES TENANTS MAY USE IN ORDER TO GET HOUSING ,ODE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. I. Rent Withholding(General Laws Chapter 239 Section 8A) 4 N 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 into court 9 a Judge orders you to pay it (For this it is best to put the rent money aside In asafe place.) Repair and Deduct(General Laws Chapter 111 Section 127L) The law sometimes allow 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 falls.to begin necessary repairs or to enter into a written contract to have them ma a rviaiin 1ve days e9 rY ep ( d alter 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. . Retaliatory Rent Increases or Evictions Prohibited(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 raised your rent or tries to evict within six months after you have made the complaint he or she will have to show a gdod'reason for the Increase or eviction which is unrelated to your complaint. You may be able to sue the landlord for the damages If he or she tries this. Rent Receivership(General Laws Chapter 111 Section 127C-H). The occupants andfor 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. 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. .Unfair and Deceptive Practices(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. iE INFORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF,THE LAW.BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO WITHHOLD YOUR RENT - I TAKE ANY OTHER LEGAL ACTION, IT IS ADVISABLE THAT YOU CONSULT AN ATTORNEY. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO )NSULT AN ATTORNEY,YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE WHICH IS: North Shore Community Action Programs Inc. Northeast Housing Court 98 Main Street 2 Appleton Street Peabody,MA 01960 Lawrence,MA 01840 , (978)531-0767 (978)689-7833 y SECTIONSENDER: COMPLETE THIS .MPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY a Complete items`1,2,and 3.Also complete A: signature item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. . a Print your name and address on the reverse X OQ Addressee f so that we can return the card to you. B. Received by(Pdrded Name) C DRNW Del I a Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, - j or on the front if space permits. II"X 1. Article Addressed to D. Is delivery address different from Item i? 'es • i 1 H YES,enter delivery address below. o l e ► H"Lus�'y�� f Iri'�y a-7 C�nCet r r,> 3: Service Type S(,��r—wl/ !n ��`� 01 y c) IXCertiffed Mail® ❑Priority Mail Express- l 0 Registered O Return Receipt for Merchandise 0 Insured Mail 13 Collect on Delivery p 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) m.Yes i 2. Article Number 7013 3020 0002 1522 8327 r (Transfer from service:labeq PS Form 3811,July 2013 Domestic Return Receipt LINFTED S'�i��TEf'� rfl��I�ER�IIIrli�i3�i�l�sti First-Class Mail Postage&Fees Paid USPS Permit No.G-10 •Sender: Please print your name, address,and ZIP+4®in this bo In O( rn 0. City of Salem �► o Board of Health 120 Washington Street 4th Floor Salem, MA 01970 r John A.Boris,Chairman Peter K. Strout,Vice Chainnan Frank J.Milo;Second Vice Chairman Maureen Call,Treasurer, William E.Luster,Assistant Treasurer S AL�E M HOUSING A U T H O R I T Y Carol A.MacGown,Executive Director February 5, 2016 ypoFyF� Elizabeth Gagakis Sanitarian . City of Salem Board-of Health 120 Washington Street, 4th floor Salem,.MA 01970 Re: Mass Housing(Health)Inspection-3B Pioneer Terrace Dear Elizabeth: Salem Housing Authority_responded to your inspection at 3B Pioneer on January 28, 2016 by taking the following actions: Code 410.000(B) On January 28, 2016 the unit was treated apartment for mice. (see attached work order 31769) Please fee free to call me at 978-744-4431 ext. 117.if you need additional information or have any questions. Sincerely, �QJLdv Diana Bou 4ayy Maintenance Office Manager 27 CHARTER STREET SALEM MA 01970-3699 ® 978.744.4431 1 FAX 978.744.9614 ' EMAIL: infc)@salemha.orgo-PP&a TV HTDUU„SIING Equal Opportunity Employer' Work Order#31769 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Salem Housing Authority - Project: State Elderly 667-4 Address Family Primary Phone Legacy# Pets Beds Handicap 313 Pioneer Terrace Salem, MA 01970 Conklin, John (978) 854-3799 4032 0 1 No Asset Description (Item Number) Serial Number Brand Name 20"ELECTRIC STOVE(4522) AA107834R HOTPOINT Scheduled Date and Time Taken By Assigned To Priority Action Initiated By Comito, Randel Routine Tenant Created Date and Time Permission To Enter Charged ant Charge Amount 01/28/2016 10:34 AM Yes YES N (Circle One) Comments mice droppings in the kitchen and near front entry Task Employee Hrs Inventory Qty Miscellaneous Asset i r ✓L n f AV 01 Ong t I Description Complgted Signature or Initials Management inspection required YES N/A (Circle One) Date and Time Completed Maintenance Emplo'YkAi6nalture Tenant Signature www.pha-web.com Page 1 of 1 2/5/2016 10:39:30 AM 02016 Management Computer Services,Inc.(MCS) Printed by:Diana Boulay