Tenants from New York City They can demand access to heating and hot water during the cold season, a right regulated by law in the region. Implemented by the local administration Penalties for owners who do not guarantee these services.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has “heat season regulations,” which state that from October 1 to May 31, City departments New York It must have certain temperatures for hot water and heating.
The standard identifies these services as rights of tenants and applies penalties to landlords who do not comply with them.
If the tenant finds out that he does not have… Hot water Or heating In housing, you can file a complaint with the agency’s Customer Contact Center at 718-707-7771, or through the mobile app or MyNYCHA website.
The standard addresses the following situations, in addition to hot water or heating problems New York City residents:
During the cold period, the legislation stipulates that The internal temperature of the apartment must be at least 20°C (68°F). Between 6am and 10pm. (local time), when temperatures below 13 °C (55 °F) are recorded outside.
Meanwhile, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. levels should be at least present 17°C (62°F), without taking into account the outside temperature.
In the case of hot water, you should Maintain a temperature of at least 49°C (120°F) All year round.
Implemented HPD Penalties for city property owners who do not guarantee these services To the tenants. In such cases, the agency usually takes legal action for related violations Lack of heating and hot water.
From notification of the violation until the solution is provided, the entity may punish owners in the following ways:
Meanwhile, if the owner does not pay the court-ordered civil fines, HPD can enter a judgment against him and the property.
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