Re: Pa heat laws, how low can I go? - Landlord Forum thread 271026

Re: Pa heat laws, how low can I go? by Bryan (Ia) on November 21, 2012 @00:33

This will vary from area to area and those will most likely be different from the state requirements. A quick google gave 68 in Pittsburg and this for Harrisburg:

" The City of Harrisburg has enacted a Housing Code which establishes minimum standards for every building used as a residence. These minimums are used to insure that every residence is safe and sanitary.

Some of the requirements of the Housing Code set out that the owner (landlord) of the property must:

Provide heat between October 1st and May 15th at a minimum of 65° between 6:30 AM and 10:30 PM; 60° during the night and when the temperature is below 0° unless otherwise provided by lease. "

So you will need to read your state and local laws or ask your local housing agency. Upon a quick glance at your state's LL/T, I find no reference to a minimum.

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