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September IL 2000
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Mr.E. Schruender crn 11 ij�'
2;Old Village Lane
North Andover,MA 0184
Dear Mr. Schruender,
On Friday evening, September L 2000, there was a fire on the second floor of your rental property
at 69 HigltlanchTiew Avenue.North Andover,Ma. It was fortuitous that no one was hurt or killed in a fire
that could have easily gone out of control considering the fact that an oxygen tank was in the apartment for
use by a tenant and that an insufficient number of smoke detectors were functioning. You installed the
latter on September 2.2000 after the fire.
This close call has united the Highlandview Avenue neighborhood. We have major concerns and
questions about the existing conditions of this property both inside and outside.
Beginning with the interior: First it concerns us that alarms are not checked routinely to assure that
they function properly. Secondly, since the apartment has not been deleaded,why-are you able to regularly
rent to families with children? Previous tenants on the first floor had a two-year-old with elevated levels of
lead discovered in a routine pediatric checkup. Thirdly. there is much accumulated junk on the second
story front porch which could be hazardous in the event of a fire. Finally.no modernization of the
electrical system has occurred in the 25 years of ownership. This requires tenants to overload the single
outlets in some of the rooms.
As art absentee landlord Mr. Scltruettder,you have also been negligent with maintenance of the
exterior of your property. The foundation is cruttbling in spots,the porch windows have never been
cleaned.and the screen is ripped on the front door. Junk is stored and visible wider that front porch. The
siding is deteriorating in some areas. The driveway is full of sink holes.
We are concerted because your lack of upkeep DEVALUES ALL OF OUR PROPERTY. The
irony is that vou come from a family of distinguished realtors and full-comprehend the importance of the
appearance of real estate.
As your neighbors,we expect you to stop the benign neglect and make aesthetic and futtdatnental
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changes to your property to avoid future calamities and to curb further deflation of the value of our
property.
Yours truly.
Highlandview Avenue Neighbors.
Cc. North Andove d He' th i