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what state? In NC you have to notify your landlord in writing. He is obligated to provide a proper heat source. Call your city/county housing inspector. The house should be inspected. The landlord will be notified of the problems and be given X amount of time to fix the problems. I hope you have a lease to protect you from being evicted.He will not be able to rent the home till repairs are made. If he evicts you take him to court. You might be able to get some of your money back. There are laws against slumlords.

14 years ago. Rating: 3
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There are minimum standards the landlord must adhere to in regards heating and cooling . These are set out in the landlord tenants hand book . He must have the property up to code at all times regarding safe and secure living conditions. You have a right to abate the rent until repairs are made . You have a right to enforce the terms and conditions of the lease to the letter of the law at the time of the incident. Its time for some tough love here ,if you rent and you dont know your rights you are a FOOL !!!!!!!!!!! If you signed your lease without reading and understanding it you are a double FOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Sorry but thats a fact you can bet your landlord knows his rights . The thing these pecker-woods hate the most is a informed tenant  willing to stand in front of the judge . Every last thing must be in writing and saved in a file regarding all things RENTAL. You could have gotten a space  heater and billed him for the increase in electrical bills. If this is after the fact then now its pretty much mute except as a pattern of behavior. Better start schooling yourself on your rights or you will get spanked every time . Dont be defenseless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

14 years ago. Rating: 1
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