NYC heat laws explained: When your landlord needs to turn up the temperature

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NYC heat laws explained: When your landlord needs to turn up the temperature
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With the cold weather already here, some people are wondering when their heat will be turned on.

NEW YORK - When will my landlord turn on my heat? It was a question on some New Yorkers' minds Thursday as they woke up to what has been the coldest morning so far of a fairly mild fall. The answer: New York City's heat season actually started October 1 and runs through May 31. During this timeframe, landlords are required by law to keep their tenants' homes at a certain temperature.

What can I do if my heat isn't on yet?If your heat isn't on yet and your landlord won't remedy that, you can file a complaint with New York City Housing Preservation and Development by calling 311 or filing a complaint online at 311.nyc.gov. What are the heat laws in surrounding areas?In Nassau County, landlords must keep the temperature at 68 degrees during the day and 65 degrees overnight whenever temperatures drop below 55 degrees.

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