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CITATION REQUEST
Name: Grace Leader
321 Washington Avenue
Address: 238 Ida Av~nue
ProblemNiolation: of 16-33A (9)a, failure to install solid core door and deadbolt on front
entry door and deadbolt on rear entry door; 16-35A (1) a, failure to replace deteriorated,
unsanitary kitchen countertops and failure to repair all cracked, chipping and peeling paint in
habitable rooms; and ILHR82.41, failure to remove handhead shower which creates a cross
connection of potable water and sewage.
Brief history review: Orders issued following tenant complaint August 1, 1995. A disconnect
notice was issued by Electrical Inspector on September 1, 1995 for non-compliance with my
order. A FINAL NOTICE was issued November 1, 1995 when a reinspection revealed some
violations still uncorrected. The Final Notice, however did get the owner to correct Item #6a &
#6b. A reinspection today revealed the above noted violations still uncorrected. . The tenant
indicated owner had told her nothing more would be done in the dwelling.
Attachments: Orders x , Photos x , Other_.
Citation requested by: Bruce Luedtke p <--nate: May 9. 1996
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CITATION REQUEST
Name: Grace Leader
321 Washington Avenue
Address: 238 Ida Avenue
ProblemNiolation: of 16-33A (9)a, failure to install solid core door and deadbolt on front
entry door and deadbolt on rear entry door; 16-35A (l)a, failure to replace deteriorated,
unsanitary kitchen countertops and failure to repair all cracked, chipping and peeling paint in
habitable rooms; and ILHR82.41, failure to remove handhead shower which creates a cross
connection of potable water and sewage.
Brief history review: Orders issued following tenant complaint August 1,1995. A disconnect
notice was issued by Electrical Inspector on September 1, 1995 for non-compliance with my
order. A FINAL NOTICE was issued November 1, 1995 when a reinspection revealed some
violations still uncorrected. The Final Notice, however did get the owner to correct Item #6a &
#6b. A reinspection today revealed the above noted violations still uncorrected. The tenant
indicated owner had told her nothing more would be done in the dwelling.
Attachments: Orders x , Photos x, Other_.
Citation requested by: Bruce Luedtke ft L-nate: May 9. 1996
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City Manager
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Division Supervisor
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November 1, 1995
Grace Leader
321 Washington Avenue
Oshkosh WI 54901
Dear Ms Leader:
There has been no further contact from your nor compliance as scheduled of the orders issued
August 1, 1995 on your rental property at 238 Ida Avenue.
Items # 5a, #5b #6c & #7 were to have been corrected before November 1, 1995.
Therefore this is FINAL NOTICE and a reinspection will be made on November 15,
1995 to assure the abovementioned violations have been corrected. Failure to comply before this
reinspection date will result in citations being requested and court action pursued to get the
violations corrected.
Also please take note the next scheduled inspection for compliance as indicated on the
August 1, 1995 order is December 1,1995 at which time Items #6a & #6b are to be corrected
(Carpeting & Floor Covering)
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Sincerely,
Bruce Luedtke
Housing Inspector
FINAL NOTICE
September 1, 1995
Disconnection of Electrical Service
Vince Ulrich
Wisconsin Public Service
3300 North Main Street
Oshkosh WI 54901
Re: Disconnection of electrical service at: 238 Ida Avenue0
Due to the hazardous condition of the electrical service/service
cable on the building noted above, I hereby request that the
electrical power be turned off until further notice as of 12:00
noon September 15, 1995 unless otherwise notified.
Sincerely,
John Sullivan
Electrical Inspector
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Unsafe Elec.tricaI Services & EqWpment
To: Grace Leader
321 Washington Ave
Date:
September 1, 1995
Re: Hazardous 30 amp electrical service at 238 Ida Avenue
Copy To: Occupants
1. In the event of damage to an electrical service, whether by storm,
deterioration or vandalism; or a situation which creates a hazardous or
unsafe condition for the occupants or building, the electrical service shall be
replaced with a minimum of a 100 amp service. At the time of service
change, the wiring in the dwelling units shall be brought up to at least the
~requirements of the Minimum Housing Code.
2. Failure to comply on or before September 15, 1995 will result in
disconnection of the electrical service per Article 11-44 of the Oshkosh
Municipal Code and/or issuance of citations for violations of the Oshkosh
Municipal Code and Minimum Housing Code. -
3. If you have any questions, feel free to call my office at 236-5046 between
the hours of 8-9 or 1..2.
Sincerely,
John Sullivan
CC: Vince Ulrich
Wisconsin Public Service
Electrical Inspector
Code Enforcement Division
Department of Community Development
City of Oshkosh
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CORRECTION NOTICE
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Date/Time of Inspection:
Occupancy Inspected:
Address:
Owners Name:
Owner's Address:
Owners Telephone #:
Notice Mailed/Explained to:
Copy To:
August 1, 1995 @ 1O:40am
Single Family Rental Dwelling
238 Ida Avenue
Grace Leader
321 Washington Avenue
231-0591
Following tenant complaint of Life Safety Violations
Occupants, Electrical Inspector
ITEM # CODE FINDINGS OF INSPECTION
SECTION
1 16-37A (1) The owner of every dwelling shall be responsible for maintaining in a safe, clean
and good condition all communal, shared or public areas of the dwelling and
appurtenant premises. Yards shall be maintained by the owner according to the
provisions of Section 18-69A and 18-79.1B of the Oshkosh property Maintenance
Code.
2 16-35A (6) No owner shall rent to any other person for occupancy or allow any person to
occupy any dwelling unit or premises unless it is safe and clean and complies with all
provisions of the Minimum Housing Code and Section 18-79.1 of the Property
Maintenance Code.
3 16-37A (2) Every occupant ofa dwelling or dwelling unit shall maintain in a clean condition
that part of the dwelling, dwelling unit and yard which he/she occupies or controls.
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4 16-34A (3)()\L @ The 30 amp electrical service in the dwelling is in a hazardous condition with
overfused branch circuits and altered wiring. This 30 amp service is also not adequate
for use in this dwelling and shall be replaced per the requirements of the Electrical .
Inspector.
O~ @ The majority of the electrical wall receptacles in the first floor area including the
kitchen have been improperly replaced with three prong electrical receptacles which
are not grounded. All of the electrical outlets in the dwelling shall be checked for
proper installed and installed to Code.
of.. @ GFI electrical wall receptacles shall be installed in the kitchen if the present
ungrounded outlets are 6 feet or less from the kitchen sink..
o. . ~-a) A GFI electrical wall receptacle shall be installed in the bathroom.
rj ~~ Additional electrical wall receptacles shall be installed in the Northwest bedroom
which presently has none.
rJ @ The garage door opener shall be properly hardwired to the electrical service and
the extension cord removed. An electrician and permit will be required for the above
work..
5 16-33A (9)~O G> The front hollow core entry door shall be replaced with a solid core or insulated
tJO steel door and a deadbolt locking device installed as defined in Section 16-22.
#J @ A deadbolt locking device as defined in Section 16-22 shall be installed on the
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5''''' rear entry door.
6 16-35A (1) at (a) The carpeting in the living room and dining room is in a deteriorated condition
and shall be replaced.
po. E1:b) The kitchen floor covering is badly deteriorated and unsanitary. The kitchen
v/~D floor covering shall be replaced.
(c) The kitchen countertops are deteriorated and not capable of being kept sanitary.
The countertops shall be replaced.
- (d) All of the cracked, chipping and peeling paint in all of the habitable rooms,
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especially the ceilings, shall be scraped, primed and painted.
7 16-35A (1) c All of the windows in the dwelling shall be repaired to a good working order and
weatherstripped to keep out cold air during the winter months. All broken sash
weight cords shall be replaced and any loose panes of glass repaired.
8(J/- 16-37A (5)b The yellow jacket wasp nests under the eaves of the dwelling shall be removed.
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9 18-79.1A }./ Pea) The exterior of the dwelling shows signs of deterioration and a lack of
maintenance. The exterior siding, wood trim, soffit and fascia shall be scraped primed
jJ(. and painted. .
. (b) The roofing on the garage appears to be deteriorated allowing rainwater to enter
and cause damage to the interior. The garage roofing shall be replaced.
lIP (c) The roofing on the main dwelling is beginning to deteriorate and will require
replacement in the next few years.
AlO (d) The decayed railings on the top of the garage shall be removed or repaired and
painted.
10 Ilhr82.41 The hand-held shower in the bathtub creates a cross connection of potable water and
_pD sewage and shall either be removed or fitted with backflow protection.
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. , . CORRECTION SCHEDULE
Items #1, #2 & #3 are information at this time. Please note the responsibility placed
on the owner of rental property in the City of Oshkosh.
Item #4a shall be corrected before August 16, 1995 per requirements of the Electrical
Inspector.
Items #4b, c, d, e & f, #5b, #8 and #10 shall be corrected before September 1, 1995.
Item #5a shall be corrected before October 2, 1995.
Items #6c & #7 shall be corrected before November 1, 1995.
Items #6a & b shall be corrected before December 1, 1995. <Zx-lehd J~ ao/(~
Items #6d, #9b & d shall be corrected before May 1, 1996.
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COMPLIANCE DATE: Immediately
INSPECTOR:
Bruce Luedtke Housing Inspector
236-5137
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