Town Ordnance Regarding Temperature For Tenant's Unit
I called City Hall in my town and spoke to someone in the Health Department. She told me what THEIR ordnance states:
The apartment must be 70 degrees from 6am to 11pm. And from 11pm to 6am, it must be 66.
My (month to month) tenants have been there since Feb 05. They were the perfect tenants up until about 4 months ago. I even reduced their rent from $1150 per month to $900 per month because they are having financial difficulties since the wife lost her job. When have you ever heard of a landlord REDUCING their tenants rent? I am a very nice landlord. Maybe too nice and I feel they may be taking advantage of my kind and compassionate nature. Even though they are paying $250 LESS, I still let them keep their parking space and still allow them to wash clothes (I supply the hot water). Also, when they first came to see the rooms, I told them upfront, NO PETS. Recently, they told me their daughter wanted a puppy. I gave in and let them have a dog. As I said, they have changed DRASTICALLY. I have been told by some real estate offices that there are not many tenants out there so that's why I'm putting up with them. I have a very high mortgage to pay and I guess $900 is better than $0. If I could get away with it, I'd give them 65 during the day and 55 at night!
I appreciate everyone's responses.