2115 E GRAND AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

Summary 2215 .East Grand Avenue February 13, 1975 On January Z0, 1975, Lawrence Erickson noticed the front door to this residence broken and open. The structure appeared vacant � and was littered with trash and debris. Mr. Erickson attempted to contact the own�r (as listed on the tax records) Mr. Lenny � Paugh, but was unable to do so. An interior inspection of the property revealed that there were several violations of the housing code. These violations include; dangerous wooden walkway, deteriorated porch steps, hazardous electrical system, open waste lines in the sewer system, unsafe gas water heater, and evidence of rat infestation. As these items wouid directly affect the healta and safety of the occupants of the structure, we posted the house as "Un- lawful to Occupy" . We contacted the Pioneer Title Company, on January 13, 1975, and . discovered that Mr. Paugh had sold the pi�perty to Home Care Inc . , 411 West Mercer, Seattle. A correction letter listing the above violations was mailed to Home Care on January 15, 1975. I At the time of posting we sent a recdmmendation to the Water Department to disrupt the water service to the building to prevent vandalism. � On February 10, 1975 , Ms . Marilyn Outzen req�ested that the water i service be restored. I advised her that the plumbing system should be repaired :before the water service is restored. Mr. Baker of Home Care, telephone on February 12, 1975 , and challanged our right to shut off �he water. He also discussed the Housing Code in a very abrasive manner. He indicated to me that he was going to contact my superiors and the City Attorney. Mr. Baker also claims that the structue has been occupied continuously, and he is receiving rent for it. However, I checked with P.U.D. and their records indicate that the last tenant, Mr. John Stout, moved out on January 1, 1975. . �