what is the date landlords have to have heating systems workigng?

Answer 1

Unless some city is legislating the weather, there is no date. Some cities require that rental properties must provide heat when night temperatures reach a certain point (temp not date) or make it a requirement that inside temps be above some level, like 60F.

Answer 2

This depends widely on where you live. If you can believe it, some states don't require any provision for heating/air conditioning, thus if it is provided, that may be part of the lease and you can go after the landlord for failing to follow the lease terms. For example, in Florida, there is NO legal requirement that the property have heating or cooling, regardless of the outdoor temperatures. I say this because it's 97F outside currently, and obviously that's not good for human health, but the tenant laws of Florida have no regard for this.

Larger cities often have requirements & specifications that are more stringent than their state's. For example, New York City requires that heating be available from 1 October to 31 May. So, despite the recent cool weather in NYC this week, landlords had no obligation to have their heating systems running. I'm willing to bet that most didn't, as these systems tend to take a day or two just to get warm.

Answer 3

Hi,
Your best bet is to know the Landlord tenant laws for the state you are asking about. They all vary to some degree due to their locations. Florida would be different than Maine for obvious reasons.

Answer 4

Depends on whether you are renting in International Falls, MN or Key West FL

Answer 5

Varies by town, call your city hall.

Answer 6

November 17th.