Massachusetts Heating Laws – What Are Your Rights As a Tenant?
In case you haven’t been outside for the past couple of weeks, we’re here to let you know it’s been getting colder out there. Of course, that brings up a handful of issues, the least of which is how nice you look in you’re winter coat. We’ve heard all sorts of questions about Massachusetts heating laws and Boston regulations regarding utility services. These can range from “When does my landlord have to turn on the heat?” to “I’m having trouble affording oil for my home, what can I do?”. We’re here to answer these questions and hopefully some more… The first thing we’re going to do is go over the Massachusetts state code so you know what is due to you by your landlord: Heat – Your landlord must provide and maintain a heating system in good order. Every room must be heated to a temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and 64 degrees Fahrenheit between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m. unless the tenant is required to supply the fuel under a wr
