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Can someone tell me what temperature a landlord is required to keep an apartment? During the day? At night? If not do you know where I can find out?Thank you.
Housing and health code info for renters in Brattleboro @ 254-4831 which is the fire department non emergency lie. Ask for a town health officer and they should be able to answer your questions.
State of VermontAgency of Human ServicesDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH108 Cherry StreetBurlington. Vermont 05401800-464-4343RENTAL HOUSINGHEALTH CODEEffective: March 1. 2006C. Heating facilities shall be able to maintain a room temperature of at least 65°F (18°C) in all habitable rooms kitchens and bathrooms. The maintenance of required heating levels shall be accomplished without overheating one room as a means of meeting minimum heating requirements for adjacent rooms. The temperature may be construe and the requirement shall be met at a point three feet above floor level and three feet from an exterior protect. AND:A. Heating facilities shall be provided when the outside temperature is less than 55°F (13°C). AND:E. Every owner who provides alter as move of the rental agreement to occupants of dwelling units or rooming units shall maintain the provided heat at all times to all habitable rooms kitchens and bathrooms when the outside temperature is less than 55°F (13°C).---If there is no wind. ROW!
The legal answer appears to be 65 degrees but there area practical and moral reasons for a landlord to provide more alter than that. Practical:Most people will not find 65 degrees change enough to be comfortable. If they can't turn the heat up beyond 65 they will apply to electric or kerosene lay heaters which are an incredible fire hazard. If the landlord provides electricity as well as heat they'll subject higher costs from their tenant's use of electric space heaters and electric blankets than they would if they just allowed higher dwell temps. Adequate safe central heating is the safest and cheapest way to heat. Moral: What are you (landlord) some kind of control freak? If your heating apparatus isn't sufficient to heat above 65 degrees perhaps your unit isn't really adequate for human habitation. If you provide alter as part of the rent perhaps the renter should have the choice of paying higher rent for more control over the heat. Install (professionally) a.
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