In Chicago, Illinois the landlord will turn the heating off on 31st May and be turned back on from 1st October.
The law on landlords providing heating to their tenants is as follows: Heat must be supplied from 1 October through 31 May to tenants in multiple dwellings if:
A) the outdoor temperature falls below 55 degrees F, between 06:00 and 22:00 each apartment must be heated to a temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
(b) the outdoor temperature falls below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 each apartment must be heated to a temperature of at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit. (Multiple Dwelling Law § 79).
If you are still feeling cold once your heating has been turned off by your landlord there are numerous ways of keeping that bit warmer, firstly close the curtains or blinds, as heat escapes easier if the windows are exposed. Wearing extra layers around the house obviously helps in keeping yourself warm and you can also try doing a few quick exercises that will increase your body heat and also help keep you fit. When cooking something in the oven you can leave the oven door open after use, the heat will help keep the kitchen warmer.
Warm drinks and meals such as soup will help keep you toasty inside. Snuggling or hugging with a spouse or family member also helps to keep you warm and increased affection is always good for the soul.
The law on landlords providing heating to their tenants is as follows: Heat must be supplied from 1 October through 31 May to tenants in multiple dwellings if:
A) the outdoor temperature falls below 55 degrees F, between 06:00 and 22:00 each apartment must be heated to a temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
(b) the outdoor temperature falls below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 each apartment must be heated to a temperature of at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit. (Multiple Dwelling Law § 79).
If you are still feeling cold once your heating has been turned off by your landlord there are numerous ways of keeping that bit warmer, firstly close the curtains or blinds, as heat escapes easier if the windows are exposed. Wearing extra layers around the house obviously helps in keeping yourself warm and you can also try doing a few quick exercises that will increase your body heat and also help keep you fit. When cooking something in the oven you can leave the oven door open after use, the heat will help keep the kitchen warmer.
Warm drinks and meals such as soup will help keep you toasty inside. Snuggling or hugging with a spouse or family member also helps to keep you warm and increased affection is always good for the soul.
