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• CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF HEALTH �
120 WASHINGTON STREET,4"FLOOR Prevent, avw,���,�,
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TEL. (978) 741-1800 FAx(978) 745-0343
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL lramdin salem.coxn
L,\RRY RAMDIN,IZS/11II1S,CI-10,C;]?-FS
MAYOR HEALTFI AGENT
November 2, 2016
David Blatt
9 Boxwood Road
North Reading, MA 01864
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL: 7013 3020 0002 1522 6736
Dear Sir/Madam:
In accordance with Chapter III, Sections 127A and 127E 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 10'/z Langdon Street#3 permitted by occupant Tammy Williams, conducted by
Elizabeth Gagakis,Senior Sanitarian on October 26, 2016 @ 10:00 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 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and documentary evidence as to why this Order should be modified or withdrawn.You may be represented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:
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Larry Ramdin Elizabeth Gagakis
Health Agent Senior Sanitarian
cc: Tenant
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BOARD OF HEALTH �,����,
120 WASHINGTON STREET,4:'"FLOOR Prevent, H. Protect.
TEL. (978)741-1800 FAx(978) 745-0343
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL lramdin iVsalem.com
MAYOR LARRY RAMDIN,RS/RI:HS,C140,CP-FS
HEr1LTH AGENT
State Sanitary Code, Chapter II: 105 CMR 410.000
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Occupant: Tammy Williams Owner: David Blatt
Phone number: 857-246-1825 Address: 9 Boxwood Road
Address: 10-1/2 Langdon Street#3 North Reading, MA 01864
Salem, MA 01970
Inspection Date: October 26, 2016 Time: 10:00am
Conducted by: Elizabeth Gagakis Accompanied By:Tenant
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:
7 days .351 1. Tenant had complaint of oven not working correctly. Conduct any repairs
necessary to ensure oven is in proper working condition. Owner to correct this
violation within 7 days.
7 days .351 2. Fridge door is not properly aligned with the fridge and creates significant gaps at
the top when closed. Repair fridge so door is properly installed and closes with no
gaps around it. Owner to correct this violation within 7 days.
24-48 hours .351 3. Tenant states toilet has not been able to be flushed properly for quite some time
now despite notifications to management company.Toilet must be repaired so it is
in proper working condition. Owner to correct this violation within 24-48 hours.
7 days .351 4. Faucet at bathroom sink is loose. Repair/secure faucet so it is intact and in good
condition. Owner to correct this violation within 7 days.
7 days .351 5. The heating unit in the kitchen does not appear to turn on when the thermostat is
turned up. Repair this unit so it is in working condition. Owner to correct this
violation within 7 days.
24-48 hours .550 6. Mouse droppings were observed in a drawer in the kitchen. Owner to hire the
services of a licensed exterminator to treat the unit for mice; treatments must
continue until the problem is eliminated. Please forward invoices for service to the
Board of Health for our records. Owner to correct this violation within 24-48 hours.