Does a landlord have an obligation to heat an apartment?
If the heat in your apartment is not under your control, the law dictates that the landlord must keep your apartment at a minimum 68 degrees Fahrenheit between 6:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., and at a minimum 65 degrees the rest of the time. Return to questions 12. What about air conditioning? If air conditioning is provided by your landlord, it must be in good and safe working order and be able to cool your apartment down to at least 15 degrees Fahrenheit lower than the outside air temperature, according to published weather reports. If you think your air conditioning is faulty and complain to the DCRA, inspectors will take a reading in your apartment. Return to questions 13. Whom do I call if I disagree with my landlord? If you have a dispute with a landlord that you cannot resolve, you can file an official complaint with the Housing Regulation Customer Service Center. When you call, be sure to have as much information as possible about your landlord and the building, including names of th
