my electricity and gas bills r higher due to a faulty furnace i rent the residence what can i do?
346078
The answer to your question should be in your lease if you signed one.  However, you can just take the landlord to court with your PROOF that a repairman has come and the problem is not fixed and PROOF that your utility bills are higher as a result.  Always make sure yor rent is paid and on time...it strengthens your case and causes the adverse if you don't. These cases are common and people do win.  So just make sur eyou have proof of EVERYTHING and then take it to court if you've already approached the landlord with your problems.  Give the chance first to allow for it to be fixed and have proof of that too if possible, then it will also be noted that you tried everything including allowing them time to fix the problem but to no avail.
918534
Not unless he wants to.\n\nChances are since you are responsible for the heating bill he won't. On the other hand if utilities were included he might consider since it would come out of his pocket.\n\nAll you can do is ask. Maybe you should look around for something more economical.
881058
Talk to the CAB about the tenant rights. They will be able to give you the specifics, and they're free!
697799
Put your request in writing (include the fact that the landlord previously had stated the problem was going to fixed), ensuring a date is on it, make a copy of it and send it certified to your landlord; also notify your local building code services office and explain the situation to them.  In most areas of the country where it gets cold, it is illegal for landlords to rent unheated dwellings and they can be fined if they do so.  If the heat goes out in one of their rentals that is inhabited and they do nothing about it, the local building code department can issue an "uninhabitable dwelling" violation which forces the tenants to move out until the problem is resolved.  (I worked in a codes services office in Kansas and we had a few of these  every year.)   Hope this helps! (Hope you get some heat!)
196593
Your furnace may have backed up.
118161
Generally apartments will pay those utilities but they do not have to.  It should be spelled out in your rental agreement.
855254
air flow. if your house does not have it , it will not breath properly
905834
There's really not a whole lot that a landlord is responsible for but I can tell you that they are responsible for providing a safe place to live which includes plumbing and electrical.  Even if you don't have any written documents showing you complained about the electrical stability, it will be his word against yours and since he never fixed it, he won't have any receipts.\n\nMy advice is to get a lawyer.  You shouldn't have too much trouble finding one if the house if worth $800,000.  The lawyer should take it on a contingency fee (they get paid when you get paid).  If your claim is less than $5,000 you can take him to small claims court.  If you win you can put a lien against the property until he pays you.  Your winnings will also collect 10% annual interest until paid.  Also, if he tries to sell the property you will get you money before he gets his.
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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.
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no, you can however, fix the air unit yourself (hire someone to fix it) and ask the landlord to reimburse you. if he doesnt, you could deduct the cost from the rent and attach a copy of the receipt where you ahd it repaired along with your payment for rent that month, and a letter explaining the details of this matter and why you are deducting the repairs cost from rent.\n\nhopefully, the landlord will pay for the repairs right away.\nhope this works out for you!
137311
contact a goodwill industries from your state or contact a company that provides help for energy and /or gas bills..Contact your local welfare office seriously, they may know the programs availaible in your state
993745
Check with the city's Energy Office (might have a different name but every city has a similar agency). They can offer short-term assitance to folks who can't pay their energy bills.  That will at least keep the lights on.\n\nAs far as the previous landlord, there is not much you can do.  His defense will be that you could have simply overpaid your monthly electric bill to avoid getting caught short; in fact, the electric company where I live actually recommends doing that, if you get to your third month with an estimated reading. Since he's not the landlord any more, you can't really go back in time and force him to let the utility companies have access to the meters. And technically it's not his fault for your getting behind in the bills because your bill states if it is an estimated or actual reading; it's common knowledge that estimated readings are always too low and months of them could take a bite out of your pocket; and you were always welcome to overpay the bills.
6808
delayed gas ignition, too much fuel at first, open door, broken furnace?
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owner's expense. If they are not willing to pay anything above the average electric bill you usually pay, then take them to small claims. Also, if the electricity is constantly being knocked out due to their work, then send a notified letter to the owner stating that they need to either find alternative power source or provide you with alternative housing during the construction period because the constant knocking out of power is a breach of contract. If they fail to resolve this issue in a reasonable time frame, and you feel the power outage is really affecting the ability to have quiet enjoyment of the place, get a hotel room that is similar or less than what you currently have and deduct that from the rent. Explain that you will do this in the certified letter.\n\nBy the way, I am not a lawyer nor do I play one on TV. \n\nRegards
404318
You will have to check Montana Landlord Tenant law.  Does your lease spell out who pays for utilities?  If lease states Landlord pays, then he cannot shut off utilities even if you don't pay your rent.
679531
...Is your gas and heat part of utilities addendum in your lease agreement?   If so asking the landlord to extract out a separate bill for just you would be discriminatory action against ALL the OTHER residents. He would be very reluctant to do that. Anything a landlord provides to one resident, he must be prepared to provide equally for all other residents.  For instance an announcement is attached to the office door/window for all to see...OR placed on all tenants doors. Time consuming for him to do.
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Run the AC.  It might not costs as much as you think.  Close all the windows, check for air leaks around doors and windows.  If you find air leaks have the landlord fix them.  If he wont then you fix them with supplies from your local hardware store.  (you can deduct the cost from your rent if you show a receipt)  Also turning off lights makes it seem cooler in the house.