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Our landlord won't give us enough heat!?

There are six tenants in this building, ranging in ages from early 20s-late 90s. In the winter, most of the time the heat is at least 68F but often more. The problem is on the days/nights it gets to 0F or below; then the pipes bang because the heat is so low and the apartments get down as low as 60-62F. People sit in their apartments with gloves and coats on. When tenants complain, he replies, "It's an old furnace; I can't do anything about it; it's up as far as it will go", which we all know is a lie. I know this is illegal, but exactly who can I call to complain to so that this bastard will be forced to turn up the heat? Can anything be done?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I think you may be able to talk to someone at the Fair Housing Dept.

  • taco
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    There are fair housing laws in every state. Also free legal advice too. Organize the tenants of your building and work together to get things corrected.

  • 1 decade ago

    What does your lease state? Any provisions that specifically address temperature? If so, you may have some leverage.

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