DOH VIOLATIONS

Landlord Responsible for Unsanitary Conditions Caused by Tenant

March 23, 2015    

The DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to keep a premises free of pests and conditions conducive to pests, and failing to manage waste to prevent pests. The DOHMH inspector observed harborage...

Landlord Responsible for Clearing Pigeon Excrement at Building

February 23, 2015    

The DOH issued a violation notice to landlord for maintaining a nuisance. The violation cited pigeon excrement on the building's front, window sills, and roof ledge. Landlord claimed that pigeons congregated at...

Landlord Fined for Openings that Allowed Rats to Enter Building

January 22, 2015    

The DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to keep a building free of pests and conditions conducive to pests. The inspector observed inadequate stoppage based on gaps found at cellar windows and in...

Standing Water Couldn't Cause Mosquitoes in January

August 14, 2014    

DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to eliminate standing water, which created a condition conducive to mosquitoes at a construction site. Landlord's construction manager testified that the...

Tenant Fined $1,000 for Keeping Pets Without Rabies Shots

April 15, 2014    

The DOHMH issued a violation notice to tenant for keeping a mixed-breed pitbull dog and a...

Containers Holding Rain Water Could Draw Mosquitoes

February 18, 2014    

DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord after its inspector observed a barrel and other containers in the backyard of the building holding water. The DOHMH claimed that this created a condition conducive to...

Landlord Fined for Trash Overflow

November 15, 2013    

The DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to manage waste to prevent pests. The agency's inspector saw accumulated and scattered litter overflowing from plastic garbage bins at the front side of...

Landlord Fined for Signs of Rodent Activity

September 19, 2013    

The DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord based on active signs of rodents around the building. The issuing officer saw burrows in front of the building. Landlord claimed that neither he nor tenants had seen...

Landlord Responsible for Condition Yielding Mosquitoes

January 14, 2013    

DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord after finding a large container next to his building that held standing water and organic material. DOHMH claimed that this condition was conducive to the breeding of...

Uncovered Trash Can Provides Food for Rodents

December 14, 2012    

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to manage waste to prevent pests. The agency's inspector reported unsanitary garbage conditions providing food for...