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Brinkman Apartments
PO Box 1265
Oshkosh, WI 54902
March 10, 1997
Re: Frontenac Apartments
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Brinkman;
On Wednesday, March 5, 1997, we received renewed complaints regarding roof leaks and falling
ceiling plaster in the apartment at 309D Brown St. Because this was a reoccurring situation and
in this case involved a substantial amount of fallen plaster that we perceived as being a health
threat, we.responded with an immediate inspection. After making this inspection, I phoned your
office to set up a joint inspection and relayed what this inspection revealed. The joint inspection
was conducted Thursday afternoon, March 6.
As you are aware, it was our determination due to the amount of water infiltration and the
possibility that additional plaster may still be subject to dislodging, this dwelling unit was posted
as being uninhabitable. During our joint inspection on Thursday, we indicated to Mr. Brinkman
that we would allow occupancy of this unit once the ceiling, wall and kitchen floor surfaces were
repaired/replaced to acceptable Minimum Housing Code Standards. We also indicated the front
and rear dwelling unit doors must be replaced (please make an assessment on the condition of the
door frames as they may also be in need of replacement or repair) and the electrical wiring in the
ceiling must be checked by a licensed contractor to determine if it has been damaged by water
from roof leaks. Once, the unit has been repaired, we will reinspect and upon finding corrected
conditions will allow occupancy. This procedure will allow you additional time, if needed, in
which to make necessary window repairs.
As you know, we have sent you correspondence twice in the past few months develop an
acceptable schedule for making all of the needed repairs noted last September. While this office
works diligently to follow the procedures established, you may find it difficult to make all of the
repairs as required by the attached Correction Notice by the dates set by those very procedures.
In these types of cases, it is our policy to allow owners to propose a schedule for making those
repairs. In reviewing this type of proposal we look for signs of good faith efforts toward making
the noted corrections. For example, in this case, we would want to see written documentation
that a contractor has been hired to replace/repair the roofing. Once a schedule has been accepted,
we would conduct periodic inspections to verify it is being followed. The use of a schedule,
when correction time frames cannotbe met is the only option we have used to grant extensions.
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Without such a schedule, if Correction Notice time frames are not met, our procedures will
require additional enforcement action to be pursued. We would prefer not to use such action,
believing that voluntary compliance obtains better results and promotes positive attitudes from
both the owner of the property and from the inspectors.
Once you have reviewed the Correction Notice, take time to review and compare it with your
maintenance/repair plan. You will most likely find that most, if not all, of the items are already
on your maintenance list for this building. Develop a schedule, listing the items slated for repair
and the dates to start and complete, then set up an appointment to review this schedule with us.
If you have any questions while developing this schedule, please call me at 236-5045. I would
like to receive a preliminary schedule by Monday, March 24, 1997. By this date, we should also
set up a meeting to discuss this schedule and any concerns you have.
Sincerely;
Allyn Dannhoff
Director of Inspection Services
Bruce Luedtke
Housing Inspector