I had a lease that said the landlord provided heat, but they arbitrarily decided to rewrite it without heat and raise my rent last year.
I THINK that they have to provide a method of heating that is controlled by a thermostat, which I do not have. I also think this requirement might have to do with it being a multi-family dwelling and not a stand alone, single family unit.
Every time I call the city, they have no idea that this house has 5 separate units in it...
Local building code in Ga does not require a thermostat controlled heat source, SC is likely the same.
The only requirement is a heat source capable of heating the living space to a minimum temp of 68 degrees in winter. Sounds like you have that already.
On your coal fireplaces, do not use. Coal produces H2SO4 when it burns and this eats away at the grouting and cement work in the chimney. At least it will need relining before any attempt to use, cost these days on that kind of work is quite high. Between the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and setting the hidden structure on fire, that coal FP should not be used.
I had a lease that said the landlord provided heat, but they arbitrarily decided to rewrite it without heat and raise my rent last year.
Did you sign this ‘arbitrarily” rewriten new lease?
If the city makes him turn on the boiler they will allow him to add the cost to your rent.
YOUR LEASE SAYS YOU PAY FOR HEAT.
If that will make you happy go for it.
The LG LW7010HR has heat control. The fan will keep running but the heater will turn on and off. There should be a setting that works for you.
Leaking windows will allow cool air in to the thermostat though.
Good luck. You made a bad deal to pay more rent and also pay for the heat but that’s life.