I live in a hud apartment and my air condition is out. I have small children and the office has stated that they are not required to fix the air until the outside temperatures reach a certain degrees.  What can I do legally to force this repair.  We are hot already!!!
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This will depend on where you live. I lived in Toronto Canada and had a problem with air conditioning not working. The units were advertised as air conditioned in all rooms. One did not work at all ,it doubled as a heater in winter. We had it running not knowing prior to our renting, it had been on fire! The compressor was no longer installed . Could have had another fire and lost my family. We found out for every month it was not working ( as long as it is stated as being included in lease, and you have put in the proper repair orders)they would have to back pay $50 per unit per month, and would be required to repair and keep in working order. If you get no where and qualify go see your community lawyers for advice. It really depends on location and laws for your area, hope that helps!\n\nMore~SECTION 118. Duties of landlord and tenant\n\nA landlord shall at all times during the tenancy: \nExcept in the case of a single-family residence, keep all common areas of his building, grounds, facilities and appurtenances in a dean, safe and sanitary condition; \nMake all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the tenant's dwelling unit and premises in a fit and habitable condition, \nMaintain in good and safe working order and condition all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and other facilities and appliances, including elevators, supplied or required to be supplied by him; \nExcept in the case of one-or two-family residences or where provided by a governmental entity, provide and maintain appropriate receptacles and conveniences for the removal of ashes, garbage, rubbish and other waste incidental to the occupancy of the dwelling unit and arrange for the frequent removal of such wastes; and \nExcept in the case of a single-family residence or where the service is supplied by direct and independently-metered utility connections to the dwelling unit, supply running water and reasonable amounts of hot water at all times and reasonable he-at.
631067
You might do all those things but the other people in the building might not be so clean. Tell your manager in writing  give him a copy and let him know if the problem isnt fixed in a timely manner you will put your rent in an escro account with the local courts.
11113
Oh you are opening up pandora's box!  Do  you really want tenants working on your property?  You are opening yourself up to a lot of liability issues there.  Definetly speak with a lawyer, but as a property manager I would say not a good idea!  If I let the tenants make decisions about repairs/maintenance/upkeep around here there would be mayhem!  I can't tell you how many people knock on my door daily....to ask to borrow a plunger! ugh!  Seriously though, think about your investment, you want to protect it right?  People tend to care for their own property much better than those who are merely renting!
562140
If you can prove that they are not actually doing pipe repair then you'd have a case.  Most states have good renter's rights laws.
261956
OK speaking from a realtor view as well as a property manager of over 75 apartments throughout phoenix, you have a lot of options... number one if there is mold you can sue him because that is a medical hazard, be careful because of your medical conditions... they will get worse... number two you make all the repairs yourself and then refuse to pay the next month's rent... You can also move out of the apartment or house on the grounds that it is uninhabitable... please be aware that regardless of what choice you make, make sure you send him something written about the problems... I'd recommend sending it certified mail and keeping a copy for yourself of the letter.. once he gets the letter call him and ask what he plans to do... if he says nothing or I need time... you can get a hotel room, which when you take him to court he will need to pay for (but I don't recommend this)... either fix it or move out... if you need further assistance or advice email me... sylviakopec@yahoo.com... I'll be happy to answer any questions you got, or explain in more detials.... for your health, if there is mold I recommend getting out... and you won't owe a thing... just make sure you send that letter and take pictures of whats wrong...\n\nHope that it goes smooth for you...\n\nEmail if you got questions\n\nSylvia\n\nYou will not owe him any money... trust me... I know the landlord tenant laws
159673
Do you have any overhead fans in your house?  Turn em on. Oh, and try sitting in the shade too, with a niiiiiiiiiiiiice glass of iced tea, or whatever you drink. Don't exert yourself too much :o) And don't wear heavy clothes, just like a cami and shorts. But remember, stay in the shade!!!!!!!!!!!!!Or if there is no shade turn off the lights at least. Or maybe stand in front of the freezer?? Eat a popsicle!
16342
Call the Department of Health. The landlord has probably broken the lease and you can move with your deposit. I would have already moved if it's been since October. That is BS! I have kids mysself and I would not put up with that. I had a mold problem and I told the landlord I can move out because he did not provide aduquite quarters for my family, and I had to pay rent for a bathroom that I didn't even use. Good luck!
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good question...the term air conditioning refers to conditioning of air..irrespective of outside temp..i.e. when u want to cool ur room in hot climate and heat ur room in cold climate...\nrefer the site: www.marineengineering.org.uk     and go to main page and select utilities and the refrigeration and air conditioning systems both diagram and formulaes...
56543
I'd call you local disablity law center as well.. The housing inspector, the health dept and anyone else you could think of.. you want to call a mold inspector too.. the house may be condemable,, Stick that in your slumlords tail pipe and let him smoke it.
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Condo Associations have their own rules and regulations, which are usually put together by the condo owners and any state requirements.  For example, in Chicago, the reason the apartments have to be kept at 68 degrees is because the pipes could freeze, then they could burst and the apartment building could flood and people would be without water and without proper drying mold could grow.. therefore, health issues mandate the temperatures.  \n\nFor your case, check your associational guidelines. You should have been given a copy when you purchased the place.  \n\nI recommend you get an HVAC guy in and ask for a furnace certification.  He will determine if the furnace is working within normal guidelines for the size of the building.\n\nIf the furnace is certified, then you have done what can be done. As you stated, the owner of the unit is responsible for the windows, and if the furnace meets code, that's probably where the responsibility of the association ends.\n\nIf the furnace cannot be certified, then you want to know why and if it can be fixed.  A lot of times old furnaces don't pass certification, and if let go, they could cause a fire. So it doesn't hurt to get it checked.
222477
Since you call it an apartment he has become a tenant and you will have to follow legal eviction procedures to get him out.  Any of the self-help solutions others have suggested will just get you and your homeowners policy sued.  (Think what the rates will be if they have you listed as single family home and in fact you have an apartment and a tenant!)  Also I don't know your building codes but I will bet your apartment is illegal and not built with permits, because you said you have one hvac unit for both residences.  You opened a can of worms when you rented this out.  (For whatever the rent was supposed to be) and he will have access to legal aid in Los Angeles for sure.  Good luck be more careful in future to follow the law.
411251
Good question!\n\nReal new car (sit in a car at a dealer)\nor\nCrisp humidity in a 68 degree, lightly breezy day (carries the scnt of trees, cooking, and dew).
675034
Sweetie?  Go ahead and buy that ac unit and tell your landlord you have taken it off your rent.  Provide him with a receipt and voila, you have what you need.  I have been doing that to my owner of my condo for two years now.  Anything that needs to be replaced, I take care of myself, and include a letter with the rent money minus the cost of the new air conditioner, garbage disposal, dishwasher, etc.  It worked for me but actually, only you know your landlord well enough to know if he will have a hissy fit if you take this approach or what not.  Know what I mean?  I have lived in West Virginia and I know that life can be unbearable due to the humidity in the Summer months.\n\nYou have to have your rent money to pay, so go ahead and get it yourself.  It will cost you nothing and there isn't much he can do about it, because believe it or not, West Virginia is not considered prime real estate and most owners are just happy to be able to rent their property out to a steady, good tenant.  Good luck on your cool adventure.  LOL!
268868
Go home one day a month.  The burden of proof is on them in an eviction proceeding.  They are probably blowing a lot of hot air.
545630
It is now clear who is asking for the limit of 3 degrees. Is it the turbine manufacturer, surface condenser manufacturer, or someone else?\n\nI assume the condensate is being pumped. Is it the condensate manufacturer that is asking for the limit?\n\nI would think from a heat conservation standpoint, you would want to keep it as close to the condensing temperature as possible and still be able to pump the condensate.
256926
I have asthma, and I love air conditioning!  I like to breath the cool air better than warm.  It can't be too cold, though.  That's not good.
260368
Is this an appliance that you provided them?  If so you do have to pay to fix it, but since they're breaking the contract why don't you try to evict them if you have proof that there are more people living there than are on the lease.  You could also raise their rent based on the amount of people they've got living there.