Colona CHAPTER 2 RENTAL HOUSING1 § 9-2-5-5
HEATING
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A. Minimum Requirements: Every dwelling unit shall have heating facilities which are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water-closet compartments within its walls to a temperature of at least seventy degrees Fahrenheit (70°F) when the outside temperature is ten degrees below zero Fahrenheit (-10°F). Gas appliances designed primarily for cooking or water-heating purposes shall not be considered as heating facilities within the meaning of this Section. B. Portable Heating Equipment: Portable heating equipment employing flame and the use of fossil fuels does not meet the requirements of this Section and is prohibitive. C. Owner Responsibility: The above shall be the sole responsibility of the owner and failure to provide the foregoing shall be a violation of this Chapter. (1997 Code)
Colona CHAPTER 2 RENTAL HOUSING § 9-2-5-5 establishes that every dwelling unit must have permanent heating facilities capable of maintaining at least 70°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water-closet compartments even when outdoor temperatures drop to -10°F. Cooking appliances and water heaters do not count toward this requirement. Portable flame-based or fossil-fuel heaters are explicitly prohibited as a substitute for compliant heating systems.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Colona § 9-2-5-5, the obligation to provide adequate, code-compliant heating falls entirely on the property owner — not the tenant. Compliant operators generally ensure that permanent heating systems are installed, maintained, and capable of reaching 70°F under the coldest design conditions specified in the code, and they avoid relying on portable flame or fossil-fuel heaters to meet that standard. Failure to provide qualifying heating facilities constitutes a violation of the Chapter, making routine inspection and maintenance of heating equipment a standard part of property management in Colona.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Colona § 9-2-5-5 places the responsibility for adequate heating squarely on the property owner, meaning tenants have a right to permanent heating capable of reaching 70°F even in extreme cold. If a unit lacks qualifying heating or relies on prohibited portable flame-based equipment, that condition may constitute a code violation that can be raised with local code enforcement or housing authorities. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of the standard set in § 9-2-5-5 may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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