Boston condo owners and apartment renters it was a cold weekend
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Boston condo owners and apartment renters it was a cold weekend
Whoever wrote “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” may not have spent much time in some Boston apartments or condos. Because baby, sometimes it’s cold inside, too! In fact, during the 2021-22 winter season, there call several calls for heating complaints. That’s not (ahem) cool. If your own pad is less than balmy, you can do more than invest in flannel sheets and ugly holiday sweaters. You can pursue your rights as a tenant under the Boston Heat Law. Under the Boston Heat Law, your landlord must provide heat and hot water. So if you’re freezing don’t get boiling mad, take action —
How long does a landlord have to fix heat in Massachusetts?
If the problems are serious, like you have a plumbing problem or no water or heat, tell the Board of Health. By law, they must try their best to come within 24 hours. Be prepared.
Do apartment tenants have a right to heating?
Simply put, tenants are entitled to central heating or other equipment for space heating (radiators, etc) in every occupied room of a property, and landlords are obligated to provide this
Where can you register an apartment heating complaint?
Click here – Massachusetts heating complaints and rights
