When is an apartment complex legally required to turn on the heat for residents?

Question

If an apartment complex provides heat for tenants, when are they required to turn on the heat for tenants in Illinois? Is it by date or based on temperture? Thanks

P.S. Also, there are radiator boards along the wall on the floor, but a thermostat on the wall. I didn't know you could use thermostats with floor radiators, so I'm anxious to see how that works. Hopefully the building provides enough heat. Thanks

Answer 1

Chicago has its own law that requires the apartments to be a minimum temperature during a date range. So essentially, a date range kicks in to effect a temperature requirement. However, this only pertains to the city of Chicago. Other localities may have different heat ordinances (or none at all).

Chicago's Heat Ordinance requires that from September 15 to June 1, residential units must be supplied with heat in order to achieve the following minimum temperatures:

68 degrees from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
66 degrees from 10:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Answer 2

I think it should be legally required for an apartment complex to have air conditioning in Tucson AZ the weather is just too hot for the complex to only have swamp coolers. If Phoenix has an ordinance like that then Tucson AZ should as well. The temperature are almost the same in both cities, give or take a couple of degrees. I just want to know who I have to write or talk to about making such request. Thank you. I would appreciate any ideas.

Answer 3

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When is an apartment complex legally required to turn on the heat for residents?
If an apartment complex provides heat for tenants, when are they required to turn on the heat for tenants in Illinois? Is it by date or based on temperture? Thanks

Answer 4

Yes, they own the property and they can set the rules. If you're concerned, look for a new apartment or choose a cat that has previously been declawed. I chose the option of picking a previously declawed cat from a shelter because it's pretty common in my area to have the declawing policy. I think it's cruel personally and wouldn't do it myself. Anyway, go to petfinder and put in your zip and you'll see the declawed cats are clearly marked :)

Answer 5

I believe health dept regs state outside temp cannot go below 50 without there being an alternate heat source. Call your local health dept they should be able to give you this answer.

Answer 6

If I was cold I'd sure would want heat. In any event it's up to the land lord tenant law of your state here go check:
LANDLORD TENANT ACT: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs2.asp?ChapterID=62

Answer 7

That's right

Answer 8

Interesting question!

Answer 9

that can very by town and county.