2117 LINCOLN ST 2018-01-02 MF Import

IT.':-',?-99 FRI 3:12 P4 31 July 1999 Michael & Michelle Killmer 5722 140th St. SW Edmonds, WA 98036 (425) 741-5711 Dear Michael and Michelle, This letter is to request the correction of defects in the unit that n., family and I are renting from you at 2117 1/2 Lincoln St., Everett, WA 98203. It has come to my attention that some problems with this unit pose a condition that, "substantially endangers...the health or safety," (RCW 59.18.060(1) ) of my family and I. RCW 59.18.060 Landlord -- Duties, requires: Tile landlord will at all times during the tenancy keep the premises fit for human habitation, and shall in particular: (1) Maintain the premises to substantially comply with any applicable code, statute, ordinance, or regulation governing their maintenance cr operation, which the legislative body enacting the applicable code, statute, ordinance or regulation could enforce as to the premises rented if such condition substantially endangers or impairs the health or safety of the tenant." Although Michael responded to my inquiry in a telephone conversation on July 29 that "yes" permits had been taken out in the construction of this unit, and despite Michael's claim in the same conversation that this was an existing living space that he had only improved, I was told by both Michael and Michelle, that Michael himself had constructed the apartment in what was only a rough basement space, and the City of Everett has no record of permits being taken out to perform cite electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or, physical alteration that was done to create this, living space., Because this work was performed app[omiXttately 3 years ago as clearly evidenecd by manufacture date oil materials used in the construction, and because of the nature of the work done, permits would be required that require the work be completed in conformity with the Uniform Building Code and the National Electrical Code as adopted by the City of Everett. Because permits were npt taken put at, the time of construction, all work must he compliant with the most recently adopted code.- The following discrepancies in the construction of this unit that make it wholly uninhabitable are herewith noted but not limited to the following. 1) The windows in the sleeping'7061111§ are substandard as fire egress', the installed windows have a finish sill height of 57" from the floor and a clear opening of 1.4 sq.ft.. Section 310 4 of the UBC requires: Basements in dwelling units and every sleeping room below the fourth story shall have at least one operable window or exterior door approved for emergency egress or rescue The units shall be operable from the inside to provide a full clear opening without the use of separate tools. 14