2006-10-23 07:19:43 · 5 answers · asked by bjrusl 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I live in a trailer,he said verbal,when I rented he would supply heat. The furnice hasen't even got a blower, but no one is hooked up to the propane anwway.there others in the park with no heaters as well, unlike me thay are in arears.never the lessthey still should have heat. I can not find a link for Somerset, Ky., someone please help...Oh yes we pay or own elect, but we don't have heating units to use at all
2006-10-25 10:29:47 · update #1
If the unit has a working heating system, and it is a matter of who pays the utilities, then you would need to refer to your leasing or rental agreement. If you have to pay for it, then it's your responsibility.
Assuming that you mean the heating system isn't working, or he's responsible for paying for it, but isn't, then you will want contact your local housing authority or code enforcement agency. In the US, most states and cities have an office that can help with situations like these.
Before you go and contact the authorities, though - have you contacted your landlord about the problem? Both verbally and in writing? I've seen cases where heat or water has been out on a floor or two, but not the floors where the landlord or manager live, but those without heat/water/etc ASSUME the landlord knows they are without, when they may or may not know.
In the US, at least, heat (during the colder months) is one of those things that you can typically get your housing authority to help you act quickly on - so dont' feel you have to wait for your landlord to act or not act, as long as you have begun the process with him and let him know how urgent the situation is.
You may have other alternatives, such as paying for the repair yourself, or staying in a hotel and deducting the cost from your rent - check with your housing authority or an attorney first, though.
2006-10-23 07:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by Chris H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this in violation of your city's health and safety code? If so, call the building department and speak to an inspector or the health department.
Who pays the heating bill? If you are responsible and you haven't paid or signed up, then the problem would be yours.
2006-10-23 17:09:31 · answer #2 · answered by Lynda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually any rentable property to human habitat is required to have heat in the building.. however YOU may or may not be responsible for paying for that heat depending on your rent agreement or lease
2006-10-23 17:47:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the agreement that you have with him? You may have to pay your own heating expenses.
2006-10-23 14:23:31 · answer #4 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CALL THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, IT IS THE LAW TO PROVIDE HEAT, WHO PAYS FOR IT IS IN YOUR LEASE
2006-10-23 14:22:39 · answer #5 · answered by bjcchicago 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋