15 LYNDE STREET - STREET FILE CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS lu
BOARD OF HEALTH
120 WASHINGTON STREET,4'"FLOOR PabhcHealth
Prevent,Promote.Protect.
TEL. (978) 741-1800 FAx(978) 745-0343
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL lramdin(dsalem.com
LAKRY ILaMDIN,RS/1ZEIfS,C]-IO,CP-FS
MAYOR HF ALTI I AGENT
December 23,2015
Jacob Missaghi
203 Newtonville Avenue
Newton, MA 02458
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL: 7013 3020 0002 1522 8006
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 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 15 Lynde Street#20 permitted by occupant Linda Skudlark conducted by David
Greenbaum,Senior Sanitarian on December 15,2015 @ 2:30p.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and documentary evidence as to why this Order should be modified or withdrawn.You may be represented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:
arty m David Greenbaum
Healt Agent Senior Sanitarian
cc: Tenant
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CITY OF SALEM, IVIASSACHUSETTS 1P
BOARD OF HEALTH
120 WASHINGTON STREET 4"'FLOOR ftb$CHealth
Prevent.Promote.Protect.
TEL. (978) 741-1800 FAx(978) 745-0343
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL lramdin&salem.com
LA1tRY R,-1.MD1N,KS/RI1.1 IS,CI10,CP-hS
MAYOR HEALTI I AG ENT
State Sanitary Code, Chapter II: 105 CMR 410.000
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Occupant: Linda Skudlark Phone: 978-744-4076
Address: 15 Lynde Street Unit#: 20 Floor: Third
Salem, MA 01970
Owner: Jacob Missaghi Address: 203 Newtonville Avenue
Newton, MA 02458
Inspection Date: December 15, 2015 Time: 2:30 PM
Conducted By: David Greenbaum 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:
14 Days .500 1. There is water damage on the wall and ceiling of the kitchen. Owner must
investigate the source of the leak and repair. Repair and repaint the walls and
replace all water damaged ceiling tiles.
14 Days .500 2. The kitchen faucet is loose. Repair and re-secure the faucet.
24 Hours .200 3. The pull cord is missing on the kitchen light fixture. Repair or replace the pull
cord.
14 Days .500 4. The dishwasher is damaged and not working properly. Repair or Replace the
dishwasher.
14 Days .500 5. There is water damage on the hall ceiling. Owner must investigate the source
of the leak and repair. Repair and repaint the ceiling.
14 Days .280 6. There is water damage on the ceiling of the back bedroom. Owner must
investigate the source of the leak and repair. Repair and repaint the ceiling
14 Days .500 7. The light fixture in the back bedroom does not work. Repair the light fixture to
good working order.
One or more of the above violations m`a endan or materially impair the health, safety and well-being of the occupant(s)
Code Enforcement Inspector /�
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LEGAL REMEDIES FOR TENANT'S OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
;E FOI.L<WING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE LEGAL REMEDIES TENANTS MAY E1lLo�t a rn r.Er N�_�__
)eCit6b�TI9Ns`80d� D: —
Rena Wi(hho ft(General Laws Chapter=Section 8A)
If Code Violadons Are Not Being Coffected, you may be entitled to hold back your rent payments. You can do this
without being evicted if:
A. You can Prove that your dwidiim g unit or common steers contain code *Wons which are serious enmVh to
endarger or niafe<'raty impair your twith or safety and that your landlord knew about the hrotajom before you were
. behind in yourrent.
B. You did not cam the wrolatm and they can be reored while you co*ae to fore in the bw7 kV.
C. You are paredto payany portion of the rent into court#a judge ordemyou to pay8. (Forft if is bestto put the rent
.moneyaside In asafe pboe.) .
tepairand Deducf�Genur_a_�I-Laarrs .Chapter-ll-i-Sec�rrvn-i27k) .. _ _
The taw sometimes aitorv.yoa to�use your rent money-to make the repairs yourself. If your local code enforcement
agency aMes that there are code violations which endanger or mater(ally Gnpalryour health,safety orweb4)dng and
your landlord.has received mitten notice of--the violations,you may be able to*use this remedy: K the owner fails to
begin necessary r-epafrs (or to enter Into a written contract to hare,them made) wWhrn five days after notice or to
complete repahwithin 14 days after notice you can use up-to four monttrs rent In anyyear.to mdm the repairs..
aWkilory Rent kiar m orEvloGons.Prolfted(General Laws Cfia W 186.Sec gm 18 and Chapter239 Section 2A).
The-Owner may Rot lncmm your red Or evict you in.retaliation for
ma(dng a comp[aint to Your local code enforcement
agency-OM code Violations.•Kthe owner raised your rent or tries to evict witirire six months ftryou-have made the
complahit lie crafts will have to show a good.reason for the increase or evicflon which is unrelated to your complaint.
You maybe able tar sue the landlonfforthe damages Khe or she tries this.
d Recdve ship(GeneralLawsCtgtr911 Section i27M.
The occupants andfor the board of health-may petition the District or SuperlorCourt to-ar[ow resit to bo paid into court
-rather-tha 464ho-owner. The-corut may-then appoint a'hrceiW Rio-may spend as much of the rent money as is
needeEfto correcithe violation. The receiver is not subject to a spending fifnitation of four months rent
mch of Wartanty of Habitaft- .
You may be entMed to sue-your landlord to.have ali.or some of your rent-returned 9 your dwetling unit does not
meet adillmum standards of habitability.
air and Deceptive Practices(General.r2ws Char 9W.
R¢ntrng aft aparbiient with code violations is a violation of the consumer protection.act and n Vulations for which you
my we an owner:
iPORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE LAW BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO WITHHOLD YOUR RENT
KE ANY-OTHER LEGAL ACTION. IT iS ADVISABLE THAT YOU.CONSULT AN ATTORNEY. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO .
1LT AN ATTORNEY.YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE WHICH 18.
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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
Y BOARD OF HEALTH
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL 120 WASHINGTON STREET,4"FLOOR
MAYOR TEL.(978)741-1800
FAx(978)745-0343
LARRY RAMDIN,RS/REHS,CHO,CP-FS LRAMDINn.SALEM.COM
HEALTH AGENT
COMPLAINT INTAKE FORM
Date: ., 14 ,Zp Time: 2, V542,, Received By:
Complaint Number: 1345
Complainant X ,,d0ek
Address: -15- Lynn 2-® Phone: —( B— �205'fC. ild,rick ceilio (I i'rl �ea_- ki-ij,w, )
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