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Internet access to delivery information is not available on mail addressed to APOs and FPOs. Town of North Andover of %ORT#1 Office of the Health Department F Community Development and Services Division t= �� 1600 Osgood Street North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 �95SACHUSEt45 Susan Sawyer (978) 688-9540 - Phone Public Health Director (978) 688-9542 - Fax NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF HEALTH ORDER LETTER Issued under the provisions of the State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, 105 CMR 410.000. Date: September 13, 2011 To Owner of Record: AIMCO / dba Royal Crest Estates Property Management Office 50 Royal Crest Drive North Andover. MA. 01845 Property Location: Mari Kasargian 37 Royal Crest Drive - Apt: 41 North Andover, MA 01845 An authorized inspection was made of your property at the above referenced address by North Andover Health Department personnel on September 13, 2011. This inspection revealed violations of certain regulations of the State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, as listed on the attached Violation Form. You are hereby ORDERED to correct these violations within the time allotted on the enclosed form. Failure to comply within the specified time period may result in further action by the North Andover Board of Health. You have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health if you feel this order should be modified or withdrawn. A request for said hearing must be made in writing and received by the Health Department within seven (pays from the receipt of this order. At said hearing, you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present witnesses and documentary evidence as to why this order should be modified or withdrawn. All affected parties will be informed of the date, time and place of the hearing and of their right to inspect and copy all records concerning the'matter to be heard. You may be represented by an -attorney. You have the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant records concerning the matter to be heard. Owli Michele E. Grant Public Health Inspector BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535 Re: Property: Building 37 Apt: 1 From: North Andover Board of Health Date: September 13, 2011 ORDER LETTER An authorized inspection of 37 Royal Crest Avenue, Apt:1 was performed by Board of Health staff on September 13, 2011 at which violations of 105 CMR 410.000 Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation were found. Failure to respond -within the allotted time period may result in a Board of Health finding that the dwelling is unfit for human habitation. All violations must be corrected within seven (7) days of receipt of this Order Letter, or a plan for completion must be approved by this office if a professional contractor must be hired to do the work. The apartment may not be occupied until a certification of compliance has been issued by the Board of Health. Regulatory Re -Inspection Violation Reference Mold 410.500 1) Mold found on Master Bedroom walls, 2nd bedroom walls, and in the living room. Mold was found on much furniture. Strong odor of dampness. 2) Ceiling in the hallway has bubbled and is ready to drop Ceiling may contain Asbestos. OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE RENTAL PREMISES FREE OF CHRONIC DAMPNESS, AS WELL AS A WATERTIGHT ENVIRONMENT. Owner shall hire a remediation company to assess and remediate the chronic dampness throughout Building 37, Apt: 1. Owner shall Hire a remediation company to assess and remediate chronic dampness and possible asbestos on ceiling. The hired remediation company shall confer and submit all paper work to the Health Department. Note: Renter's child has a 5 month old pre -mature baby that has had multiple medical issues Cc: ➢ AIMCO — 4582 S. Ulster Street, Denver, CO 80327-2662 ➢ AIMCO-dba Royal Crest Estates, 50 Royal Crest Drive, North Andover, MA 01845 ➢ Mari Kasargian — 37 Royal Crest Drive - Apt: # 1, North Andover, MA 01845 ➢ Melanie French—AIMCOIRoyal Crest Estates, Philadelphia ➢ Mark Johnson — AIMCOIrlo yal Crest Estates, North Andover ➢ Deana Susko — AIMCOIRoyal Crest Estates, North Andover File r-7 1�� Royal Crest Estates NXorthi .A ndover October 11, 2011 Michele Grant Public Health Inspector Town of North Andover Office of the health Department 1600 Osgood Street North Andover, MA 01845 RE: Order dated September 13, 2011 regarding Unit 37 Royal Crest Drive #1. Dear Michele, This letter is in response to your order dated September 13, 2011 regarding apartment 37- 1. • Concern Noted: 1) Mold found on Master Bedroom walls, 2"a' bedroom walls and in the living room Mold was found on much furniture. Strong odor of dampness 2) Ceiling in the hallway has bubbled and is ready to drop. Ceiling may contain Asbestos. OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE RENTAL PREMISES FREE OF CHRONIC DAMPNESS, AS WELL AS A WATERTIGHT ENVIRONMENT. ---1 Owner shall hire a remediation company to assess and remediate the chronic dampness throughout Building 37Apt. L Owner shall hire a remediation company to assess and remediate chronic dampness and possible asbestos on the ceiling. The hired remediation company shall confer and submit all paper work to the Health Department. Note: Renter has a5 month old pre -mature baby that has had multiple medical issues. ".1 e Action Taken: 1) Resident has been advised in writing that they must vacate the apartment immediately. A hotel has been secured for the resident until her transfer happens on 10/16/11. 2) Smith & Wessel and LVI were contacted and is in the process of putting together a scope for repair. I anticipate I will have this to you no later than Friday, October 14, 2011. 3) This apartment has been deemed unrentable until these repairs have been completed as well as the Forth Andover Board of Health Inspecting the apartment. 4) We respectfully request an extension of 30 days so that our contractor may obtain the proper permits and complete the work 5) We anticipate having this work completed by November 13, 2011 and will notify your office for a re -inspection once complete. Please advise if there is any further information needed. Deanasko Regional Property Manager Aimco 978-382-8127 7C J MIMP u 0 n vow zj- I 3 c. ' NI r°wlH e vow zj- Grant, Michele From: Susko, Deana (Boston) [Deana.Susko@aimco.com] Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 11:34 AM To: Grant, Michele; Sawyer, Susan Cc: French, Melanie (Philadelphia) Subject: 37-001 Hi Michele, I wanted to update you in the case of Mari Kasarjian who currently resides in 37 Royal Crest Drive #1. 1 spent a lot of time with her yesterday and she has decided on an apartment to transfer into. This will take place in the next couple of days and we will be hiring a moving company to assist with the move. At the time of departure we will be investigating the mold issue in order to rectify it appropriately. Thank you. Deana Please note the Massachusetts Secretary of State's office has determined that most emails to and from municipal offices and officials are public records. For more information please refer to: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/pre/preidx.htm. Please consider the environment before printing this email. Grant, Michele From: Microsoft Exchange To: 'Dina McCarron' Sent: Thursday, September 22, 20112:15 PM Subject: Relayed: FW: 37 Royal Crest Drive # 1 Delivery to these recipients or distribution lists is complete, but delivery notification was not sent by the destination: 'Dina McCarron' Subject: FW: 37 Royal Crest Drive # 1 Sent by Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Grant, Michele From: Microsoft Exchange To: 'Johnson, Mark (042393 -Royal Crest Estates (Nashua))'; French, Melanie (Philadelphia); Ipeter.cappel@aimco.com' Sent: Thursday, September 22, 20112:15 PM Subject: Relayed: FW: 37 Royal Crest Drive # 1 Delivery to these recipients or distribution lists is complete, but delivery notification was not sent by the destination: 'Johnson, Mark (042393 -Royal Crest Estates (Nashua))' French, Melanie (Philadelphia) ;oeter.cappel Cha imco.com' Subject: FW: 37 Royal Crest Drive # 1 Sent by Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 t i �� G �� .,�. �,1,�s--cry � � ar-��-s S l SEP -16-2011 12:26 AM M.G. 1203 3853820 P.01 NORTH SHORE PHYSICIANS GROUP 900 Cummings Center, Suite 107T Beverly, MA 01915 978-922-0357 ADAM KHATATBA 37 ROYAL CREST DR APT 1 NORTH ANDOVER MA 01845 September 14, 2011 To Whom it May Concern: Adam Khatotba (008 3115/11) Is a patient of mine. He was born prematurely and has a history of lung/breathing problems, He absolutely cannot be In an apartment with any mold as this will exacerbate his breathing problems and could cause damage to his lungs. The mold problem needs to be remediated as soon as possible. Sincerely, 1%� IL-� i`Ilzabeth Maier, 2 �a61BS84"M DelleChiaie, Pamela From: DelleChiaie, Pamela Sent: Thursday, September 15, 20112:17 PM To: 'Mark.Johnson @aimco.com'; 'Deana. Susko@ai mco. com' Cc: 'Cappel@aimco.com'; 'Melanie. French@aimco.com'; Grant, Michele; Sawyer, Susan Subject: Housing Complaint - Building 37 - Apt #1 Royal Crest Drive, North Andover, MA - ORDER LETTER d`,TTACHED Attachments: 20110315135127242.pdf Importance: High Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Please find an order letter in response to a housing complaint for Building 37 -Apt. #1 at Royal Crest Estates. This letter is attached on behalf of Michele Grant, Public Health Inspector. In addition to this email, this letter has also been sent certified mail to the management office and the corporate office. A copy has also been sent to the tenant. Your soonest response is appreciated. Pamela DelleChiaie Departmental Assistant I Community Development I Health Department Town of North Andover 1600 Osgood Street I Bldg 20 1 Suite 2-36 North Andover, MA 01845 2 Office - 978-688-9540 Fax - 978-688-8476 0 Email - ndellechiaiegtownofnorthandoyer.com L Website httD://wrwv.townof iorthandover.com/Pages/index "We can never see the path of our life if we are too busy focusing on the pebbles under our feet.' —Anonymous DISTRIBUTION. To: AIMCO * To: AIMCO ** DBA: ROYAL CREST ESTATES CORPORATE OFFICE ATTN: Property Management Office ATTN: Peter Capel, V.P. of Env. Health &z Safety Contacts 4582 S. Ulster Street 50 Royal Crest Drive Denver, CO 80327-2662 North Andover, MA 01845 MELANIE FRENCH (PHILADELPHIA) E-MAIL ONLY V.P., Northeast Area AIMCO/ROYAL CREST ESTA ES MARK JOHNSON* (c/o: NORTH EMAIL &r CERTIFIED MAIL ANDOVER) 7005-0390-0003-4265-9175 Regional Supervisor Tracking: AIMCO/ROYAL CREST ESTATES htt s:Htools.us s.com/ o/TrackConfirmAction!in ut.action DEANA SUSKO* (c/o: NORTH EMAIL &t CERTIFIED MAIL ANDOVER) 7005-0390-0003-4265-9175 Branch Manager Tracking: AIMCO/ROYAL CREST ESTATES htMs:Htools.usps.com/go/TrackConfinnAction!input.action PETER CAPPEL** (DENVER, CO) (MAIL &t CERTIFIED MAIL V.P., Epv. Health &r Safety 7005-0390-0003-4265-9182 AIMCO/CORPORATE OFFICE Tracking: Tenant: REGULAR 1sT CLASS MAIL Mari Kasargian ROYAL CREST ESTATES 37 Royal Crest Drive - Apt. #1 North Andover, MA 01845 Town of North Andover of NORTH Office of the Health Department = p Community Development and Services Division 1600 Osgood Street North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Mss """ SacNus Susan Sawyer (978) 688-9540 - Phone Public Heal tit Director (978) 688-9542 - Fax NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF HEALTH ORDER LETTER Issued under the provisions of the State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, 105 CMR 410.000. Date: September 13, 2011 To Owner of Record: AIMCO / dba Royal Crest Estates Property Management Office 50 Royal Crest Drive North Andover. MA. 01845 Property Location: Mari Kasargian 37 Royal Crest Drive - Apt: #1 North Andover, MA 01845 An authorized inspection was made of your property at the above referenced address by North Andover. Health Department personnel on September 13, 2011. This inspection revealed violations of certain regulations of the State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, as listed on the attached Violation Form. You are hereby ORDERED to correct these violations within the time allotted on the enclosed form. Failure to comply within the specified time period may result in further action by the North Andover Board of Health. You have the right to rgquest a hearing before the Board of Health if you feel this order should be modified or withdrawn. A request for said -hearing must be made in writing and received by the Health Department within seven (7) days from the receipt of this order. At said hearing, you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present witnesses and documentary evidence as to why this order should be modified or withdrawn. All affected parties will be informed of the date, time and place of the hearing and of their right to inspect and copy all records concerning the matter to be heard. You may be represented by an attorney. You have the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant records concerning the matter to be heard. t� 1 Mic ele E. Grant Public Health Inspect v BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSFRVATION 688-9530 HEAIJH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535 Re: Property: Building 37 Apt: 1 From: North Andover Board of Health Date: September 13, 2011 ORDER LETTER An authorized inspection of 37 Royal Crest Avenue, Apt:1 was performed by Board of Health staff on September 13, 2011 at which violations of 105 CMR 410.000 Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation were found. Failure to respond -within the allotted time period may result in a Board of Health finding that the dwelling is unfit for human habitation. All violations must be corrected within seven (7) days of receipt of this Order Letter, or a plan for completion must be approved by this office if a professional contractor must be hired to do the work. The apartment may not be occupied until a certification of compliance has t.4een issued by the Board of Health. Violation Regulatory Reference Re -Inspection Mold 410.500 1) Mold found on Master Bedroom walls, 2nd bedroom walls, and in the living room. Mold was found on much furniture. Strong odor of dampness. 2) Ceiling in the hallway has bubbled and is ready to drop Ceiling�may contain Asbestos. OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE RENTAL PREMISES FREE OF CHRONIC DAMPNESS, AS WELL AS A WATERTIGHT ENVIRONMENT. Osurrer shall hire a remediation company to assess and remediate the chroniev4ampness throughout Building 37, Apt:]. Owner shall lrF,s,'e a rciraedi(ttiort cor►rl)arry to assess and remediate chromic dampness and possible asbestos on ceiling. The hired remediation company shall confer and submit all paper work to the Health Department. Note: Renter's child has a S month old pre -mature baby that has had inultiple medical issues Cc: ➢ AIMCO — 4582 S. Ulster Street, Denver, CO 80327-2662 ➢ AIMCO-dba Royal Crest Estates, 50 Royal Crest Drive, North Antlover, MA 01845 Mari Kasargian — 37 Royal Crest Drive - Apt: #1, North Andover, MA 01845 ➢ Melanie French ;;° AIMCOIRoyal Crest Estates, Phlladelphia ➢ Mark Jolnrson—h'rMC.)1i iYal Crest Estates, North Atrdover ➢ Deana Susko—AIMCOIRoyal Crest Estates, Nortli Andover ➢ File NORTH ANDOVER HEALTH DEPARTMENT 27 Charles Street • North Andover, MA 01845 Tel. 978 688-9540 • Fax: 978 688-9542 email: healthdept@townofnorthandover.com Complaint Investigation/Inspection Report OWNER ADDRESS DATE Rev. 6/04 INSPECTOR NORTH ANDOVER HEALTH DEPARTMENT .. �� 27 Charles Street • North Andover, MA 01845 Tel. 978 688-9540 • Fax: 978 688-9542 email: healthdept@townofnorthandover.com Complaint Investigation/inspection Report OWNER I�r ADDRESS DATE r Rev. 6/04 INSPECTOR 1 Inspection Form Use for Field Training and Audit Inspections Agency Name, Address, Phone SSC 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation Date Time # Occupants # Children < 6 Years Address Unit # City/Town Occupant Name Phone # Owner Name Phone# Owner Address City/Town Zip Code # Dwelling/ Rooming Units in Dwelling # Stories Floor Level of Unit # Sleeping Rooms # Habitable Rooms (.400) Inspector Title If violations are observed and checked, describe them fully on Page 3. Area or Element Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) ",if Responsible Party Violation Observed Owner Occupant Exterior, Yard Locks 480 & Porch Posting, ID, Exit signs/emergency lights 481, 483, 484 Handrails, steps, doors windows, roof 500, 501, 503 Rubbish—storage and collection 600,601 Maintenance of Area 602 Common Areas & Entry Light, windows 253, 254, 501 Egress 450, 451, 452 Handrails 503 Interior Halls Floors, walls ceilings 500 & Stairs Hallways, railings, stairs s03 Light, windows 253, 254, 501 Bedroom 1 Location (circle): Front Rear Middle Left Middle Right Floor Level of Unit Ventilation 280 Ceiling height 401,402 Windows, screen 501,551 Bedroom 2 Location (circle): Front Rear Middle Left Middle Right Floor Level of Unit Ventilation 280 Ceiling height 401,402 Windows, screen sol, ss1 Bathroom Toilet, sink, shower, tub, door 150 Smooth, impervious surfaces Iso Lights, outlets, ventilations 251,280 Floors/walls s04 Kitchen Sink, stove, oven; good repair, impervious and smooth, space refrig 100 Page 1 of Area or Element Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) -./if Responsible Party n Violation Observed Owner Occupant Lights, outlets, ventilation, windows, screens 251, 280, 501, 551 Kitchen, cont. Ceiling height - 401, 402 Floor 504 Living room Lights, outlets, ventilation 250,280 and Dining Ceiling height 401,402 Room Windows/screens 501,551 Basement Maintenance 500 Watertight Soo Lighting 253 Water Source (circle): Public Private Must be potable 180 Quantity, pressure 180 Responsible for paying MGL ch 186 s 22, metering 354 Hot Water Fuel Type (circle): Natural Gas Oil Electric Other Temp.: °f Location taken: Quantity, pressure, 110 F min, 130 max 190 Venting 202 Heating Type (circle): Forced Hot Water Forced Hot Air Steam Electric No portable units zoo "Habitable room and every room with toilet, shower, tub" 201 • 68 F7 am to 11 pm, 64 F 11:01 pm to 6:59 am, except 6/15-9/15 • 78 F max in heating season/measure 5 feet wall, 5 feet floor Venting, metering 202, 354, 355 Electrical Type (circle): 110 220 Amp: Amperage, temporary wiring, metering zso, zss, zs6, 354 Drainage, Type (circle): Public Private Plumbing Sanitary drainage required and maintained 300,351 Smoke & CO Required & operational 482 Detectors Pests Free of pests (rodents, skunks, cockroaches, insects) 550 Structural maintenance and elimination of harborage 550 Asbestos or Lead Paint 353, 502 Curtailment 620 Access 810 Other Page 2 of °n. Referral: ❑ Electric ❑ Fire ❑ Plumbing ❑ Building ❑ Other This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. Inspector Signature Occupant or Occupant's Representative Signature Reinspection Date Time "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 Offices is which is (Name), (Address), and (Phone). Written description of any violation(s) checked above Include Area or Element, code citation and a description of the condition(s) that constitute the violation. You may include remedies that would be an acceptable means of achieving compliance with 10S CMR 410.000. NOTE: *indicates that this housing inspection has revealed conditions which may endanger or materially impair the health, safety, and well-being of any person(s) occupying the premises Area/Element, Code Citation and Description of Violation I . Acceptable Remedies Page 3 of — 410.990: continued THE FOLLOW12NI G IS A BRIEF SUNiNLARY OF SOME OF THE LEGAL RE--MEDIES TENAI TS MAY USE IN ORDER TO GET HOUSLNG CODE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. 1. Rent FTrthholdiug (General Lacus Chapter 239 Section SA). If Code Nolations Are Mot Being Corrected you nrgy be anfided to hold bad your reni pgywent. Fon can do drys w*houi being evicted if: A. You can prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain violations which are serious enough to endanger or materially impair your health or safety and that your landlord laiew nu=bout the violations before you were bebiud in your rent B. You did not cause the violations and they can be repaired while you continue to live in tate building. C. You are prepared to pay any portion ofthe rent into court if a jud` - orders you to pay for iL (for this it is best to put the rent money aside in a safe place.) 2. Repair and Deduct (General Laws Chapter 111 Section 1277L). This law sometimes allows you to use your rent money to make the repairs yourself. If your local code enforcenrenf .- ncy ce;, ffres that there are code violations which endanger ormaterially impar your health, safer.* or well-being and your landlord has received written notice of the violations, you may be able to use this remedy_ If the owner fails to begun necessary_ repairs (or enter into a written contract to have them made) within five days after notice or to complete repairs within 14 days after notice you can use up to fourmonrhs'reut in any year to make the repairs. 3. Retaliatory Rent Increases or Eviction Prohibited (General Lau-, Chapter 156, Section 1S and Chapter 239 Section 2A). The Or:710- mar not increase ivur rent or eraet you in retaliation for malting a complaint to your local code enforcement agency about code violations. If the owner mists your rent or tries to evict within sixmonths after you have made the complainthe or she will have to show a good reason for the increase or eviction which is narelated to your complaint. You may be able to sue the landlord for damages if he or she tries this. 4. Rent Receivership (General Laws Chapter 111 Sections 127C -H). The occupants andlor 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. TliereceiverisuotsubjeMtoaspendinglimitarionoffoirmonths'rent 5. Search of Wan -ant of Habitability. You may be entitled to sue your landlord to have all or some of your rent returned if your dwelling unit does net meet minimum standards 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 regulations for wbich you may sue an owner. THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ABONTEISONLYASUM1v1ARY`OFTBE LAWBEFORE YOU DECIDE TO N'�TrHHOLD YOURRENTL ORTAKF- A1v'YLEGA L ? CTION. ITIS ADN ISABLETFLATY-OUCONSIMT A -N ATTORN TY. YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST LEGAL. SER4'ICES OFFICE 4irI-1ICH IS: (NAME) CrEI.EPHONE NUIv1BER) (ADDRESS) Page 4 of