i signed a lease stating i will provide my own space heaters before i found out it was landlords responsibilit

Question

i didn't know the law. did i release my landlord from his responsibility?

Answer 1

Lease doesn't over ride the law; check with zoning, but if you agreed to provide them, you're probably on the hook; or about to ahve to re-negotiate a lease.

Answer 2

Some states require the landlord to provide heat for the tenant wihout regard to the tenant's ability to pay for it at the time it is needed. This period of time is defined by law and is known as the "heating season". An example of a heating season would be from September 15 to April 15. During this time the tenant could not be forced to pay for heat regardless of whether the tenant had agreed to pay for the heating of the apartment. In absence of an agreement with the tenant for the tenant to pay heating costs, the landlord must pay the cost of heating the apartment. It is illegal for the landlord to turn off the heat during the heating season because he wants the tenant to pay the cost of the heat!!!!! If the tenant has agreed to pay heating costs however, the tenant will incur an obligationto pay those costs incurred during the heating season------BUT THE TENANT NEED NOT PAY HEATING COSTS UNTIL THE HEATING SEASON IS OVER!!!!!!

****** WITH REGARD TO YOUR QUESTION ABOUT PROVIDING SPACE HEATERS******SHORT ANSWER:

DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You agreed to provide space heaters (Right????)!!!!!! This means that you agreed to provide the unit that makes the heat!!!



YOU DID NOT AGREE TO PROVIDE HEAT FOR YOUR APARTMENT!!!!!!!

HEATING COST ARE THE LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITY HERE!!!!!----YOU JUST PROVIDE THE SPACE HEATERS.

The ceramic heaters work well from my own experience. You will need 1, 2, 3, or 4 heaters depending upon how large the space you need to heat. Get one that has a thermostatic adjustment so that it turns off after reaching the desired air temperature. This control does not have to be elaborate, a simple control knob that you can adjust, and find the right setting by gradual adjustments will suffice.

Your costs for space heaters could be less than $100, but I don't expect you need to spend more than $200 maximum!!!!!


BUY THE SPACE HEATERS. LET THE LANDLORD WORRY ABOUT THE HEAT!!!!!!!! (P.S. Be sure to follow the precautions associated with use --- such as keeping the space heaters away from drapes , furniture, or anything flamable.)

BE HAPPY!!! YOU'VE GOT A GOOD DEAL HERE!!!

Answer 3

Depends on the law. If the purpose of the law is to make the landlord provide safe heating, then it is probably not waivable by you. Safe heating is probably still the landlord's responsibility. But it depends on how the statute or ordinance is phrased, and the purpose behind it when it was enacted. Safe heating would help prevent structural fires.

** Note: This is a general discussion of the subject matter of your question and not legal advice. Local laws or your particular situation may change the general rules. For a specific answer to your question you should consult legal counsel with whom you can discuss all the facts of your case. **

Answer 4

unfortunately, the legal system is set up so that ignorance of the law does not make you immune to it. if you signed a lease that states you would provide them, then you do. however, if your state has a mandatory law that states the landlord is legally obligated, you can contest that one provision in the lease. the only problem is that once you take the old landlord to court, you're most likely not going to be best of buds after this no matter what the outcome....

Answer 5

The first thing is did you read over your lease agreement first. Its always best to read over that know matter how small it is. However, the person who is helping you to get into your place also has the responsibilty to read over the important details espcecially with dealing with provisions. Your landlord knew that it was his/her responsibilty to provide that for you, but because the specifics were not read over throughly you as the tenant has the right to either go back and let them know you weren't properly informed or take it to small claims court. Good luck!

Answer 6

It of course depends on what state the lease is in. In many states you can not waive your rights in a contract. In others you can.

Answer 7

Yes.