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Home My WebLink About31 Abott Rd Inspection ReportTown of Yarmouth, MA Inspection Report Inspection: Inspection Inspector: Brian Coughlin Inspection Date: Aug 26, 2026 Record: Rental Registration 2026 and prior #BHR-25-225 Location: 29 &31 ABBOTT RD, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA 02664 Applicant: Davenport Realty Trust Rental Inspection Overall Result: Fail Overall Remarks: #31- Occupant requested inspection of rental home with complaints of security and infestation of pests. Rental is the second-floor unit of a duplex with common entrance and basement. Checklist: 1. Number of Bedrooms/Measurements Result: Not Observed Remarks: 2 2. Maximum Occupancy: Based on septic system capacity, number of bedrooms and bedroom square footage Result: Pass Remarks: 4 3. Basement Result: Pass Remarks: Shared basement with laundry and storage. 4. Electrical Panel Result: Pass 5. A copy of Notice of Occupant's Legal Rights and Responsibilities has been issued to occupant. Result: Pass 105CMR 410.00 0Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation (State Sanitary Code: Chapter II) Result: Fail 410.100 Kitchen Facilities * Result: Pass 410.110 Bathroom Facilities : Sinks, Toilets, Tubs & Showers * Result: Pass 410.120 Approved Toilets * Result: Pass 410.130 Water supply Potable Water/Sanitary Drainage Result: Pass 410.140 Plumbing Connections * Result: Pass 410.150 Hot Water 110-130 °F for faucets & 110-120 °F for bathtubs & showers Result: Not Observed 410.160 Heating Systems * Result: Pass 410.170 Venting * Result: Pass 410.180 Temperature Requirements Owner shall proved heat in every habitable room & every room containing a toilet, shower or bathtub from September 15th through May 31st. 64° from 11:01 pm to 6:59 am 68° from 7 am to 11:00 pm Result: Not Observed 410.200 Provision and Metering of Electrical or Gas * Result: Pass 410.210 Provision of Oil * Result: Not Observed 410.220 Natural and Mechanical Ventilation * Result: Pass 410.230 Owner's Laundering Responsibilities If owner provides bed linens, towels, pillows or mattress Result: Not Observed 410.235 Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities * Result: Pass 410.240 Occupant's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities * Result: Pass 410.250 Asbestos-containing Material * Result: Pass 410.260 Means of Egress * Result: Pass 410.270 Locks * Result: Fail Remarks: Rear slider door lock is broken and cannot be locked. Occupant had stated repeated attempts to repair lock had failed. Occupant has stated there have been repeated entries through unlocked door. 410.270: Locks (A) The owner shall provide, install and maintain locks in the following manner and shall comply with the requirements of 780 CMR: Massachusetts State Building Code and 521 CMR: Architectural Access Board Regulations, and M.G.L. c. 143 § 3R so that: (1) Every residence shall be capable of being secured against unlawful entry. (2) Every entry door of a dwelling unit shall be capable of being secured against unlawful entry. (3) The main entry door of a residence containing more than three dwelling units shall be so designed or equipped so as to close and lock automatically with a lock, including a lock with an electrically-operated striker mechanism, a self-closing door, and associated equipment. If two doors enclose an entryway between the common areas of the residence and the exterior of the residence, only one door must meet this requirement. This requirement shall not apply to: (a) (b) (c) (d) (4) Lodging houses, as defined in M.G.L. c. 140, § 22; Dormitories of charitable, educational or philanthropic institutions; Housing Authorities, as defined in M.G.L. c. 121B; or Homeless shelters. Every exterior door of the residence, except the main entry door listed in 105 CMR 410.270(A)(3), shall be equipped with an operating lock. (5) All egress doors shall be capable of being opened from the side in which egress is to be made without use of any key, keypad, or other specialized knowledge in order to avoid entrapment in the building. (6) Every openable exterior window shall be capable of being secured. (B) The owner of a residence, except in a homeless shelter, shall provide a key to the occupant for: (1) (2) (3) The main entry door to the residence; The occupant's dwelling unit or rooming unit; and Areas common to their unit. 410.300 Electrical Supply & Illumination * Result: Pass 410.310 Auxiliary Emergency Lighting Systems & Exit Signs For properties with 10 or more units Result: Not Observed 410.320 Electrical Service Temporary Wiring, Amperage Result: Pass 410.330 Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarms * Result: Pass 410.400 Owner/Manager Contact Information and Notice of Occupants' Legal Rights and Responsibilities Contact information and postings inside and outside of home Result: Fail Remarks: 410.270: Locks (A) The owner shall provide, install and maintain locks in the following manner and shall comply with the requirements of 780 CMR: Massachusetts State Building Code and 521 CMR: Architectural Access Board Regulations, and M.G.L. c. 143 § 3R so that: (1) Every residence shall be capable of being secured against unlawful entry. (2) Every entry door of a dwelling unit shall be capable of being secured against unlawful entry. (3) The main entry door of a residence containing more than three dwelling units shall be so designed or equipped so as to close and lock automatically with a lock, including a lock with an electrically-operated striker mechanism, a self-closing door, and associated equipment. If two doors enclose an entryway between the common areas of the residence and the exterior of the residence, only one door must meet this requirement. This requirement shall not apply to: (a) (b) (c) (d) (4) Lodging houses, as defined in M.G.L. c. 140, § 22; Dormitories of charitable, educational or philanthropic institutions; Housing Authorities, as defined in M.G.L. c. 121B; or Homeless shelters. Every exterior door of the residence, except the main entry door listed in 105 CMR 410.270(A)(3), shall be equipped with an operating lock. (5) All egress doors shall be capable of being opened from the side in which egress is to be made without use of any key, keypad, or other specialized knowledge in order to avoid entrapment in the building. (6) Every openable exterior window shall be capable of being secured. (B) The owner of a residence, except in a homeless shelter, shall provide a key to the occupant for: (1) (2) (3) The main entry door to the residence; The occupant's dwelling unit or rooming unit; and Areas common to their unit. 410.410 Building Identification * Result: Pass 410.420 Habitability Requirements Result: Pass 410.430 Natural Light and Obstructions * Result: Pass 410.470 Lead-based Paint Hazards in Residence * Result: Pass Remarks: None observed 410.500 Owner Responsibility to Maintain Building & Structural Elements * Result: Pass 410.510 Occupant 's Responsibility Regarding Building and Structural Elements * Result: Pass 410.520 Protective Railings and Walls * Result: Pass 410.530 Weather-tight elements * Result: Pass 410.540 Installation of Screens * Result: Pass 410.550 Elimination of Pests Owners & Occupants are responsible for the control & elimination of pests Result: Fail Remarks: No live activity seen during inspection. Unit needs to have continuous treatments to eliminate roach infestation. First floor unit not inspected. 410.560 Refuse * Result: Pass 410.570 Maintenance of Areas in a Sanitary and Safe Condition * Result: Pass 410.620 Conduct of Inspections The need for an additional inspection by a specialized inspector pursuant to 105 CMR 410.620(A) and the reason that such inspection is necessary Result: Pass 410.630 Conditions Deemed to Endanger or Materially Impair Health and Safety One or more of the violations cited on this report may materially impair the health or safety and/or well-being of any person(s) occupying the premises Result: Pass 780 CMR 111.5.1 Posting of Use & Occupancy STR Only Result: Not Observed 780 CMR 111.5.2 Required Egress posting STR Only Result: Not Observed 780 CMR Means of Egress STR Only Result: Not Observed 780 CMR R314 & R315 Smoke/CO/Heat STR Only Result: Not Observed This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. Inspector's signature, date and time Result: Pass Remarks: Brian Coughlin 8/27/26 3:00 pm