CVR 13-140-031 § 7
Heating
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Heating facilities/systems in all residential rental dwelling units and rooming houses shall meet the following standards: 7.1 Heating facilities/systems shall be provided when the outside temperature is less than 55°F(13°C). 7.2 Heating facilities/systems shall be properly functioning and in good repair. 7.3 Heating facilities/systems shall be able to maintain a room temperature of at least 65°F (18°C) in all habitable rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms. The maintenance of required heating levels shall be accomplished without overheating one room as a means of meeting minimum heating requirements for adjacent rooms. The temperature may be read, and the requirement shall be met at a point three feet above floor level and three feet from an exterior wall. 7.4 Heating facilities/systems shall be vented to the outside of the building. Un- vented fuel fired space heaters are prohibited in all residential rental dwelling units or rooming houses. 7.5 Every owner who provides heat as part of the rental agreement to occupants of dwelling units or rooming units shall always maintain the provided heat to all habitable rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms when the outside temperature is less than 55°F (13°C).
CVR 13-140-031 § 7 establishes minimum heating standards for residential rental dwelling units and rooming houses in Vermont. When outside temperatures drop below 55°F, heating systems must be operational and capable of maintaining at least 65°F in all habitable rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms — measured three feet above the floor and three feet from an exterior wall. The rule also prohibits unvented fuel-fired space heaters in these settings and requires that all heating systems be properly vented to the outside of the building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CVR 13-140-031 § 7, compliant rental property operators generally ensure that heating systems are in good working order before cold weather arrives and that those systems can reliably reach the 65°F minimum threshold throughout all habitable rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms without relying on overheating adjacent spaces. Operators who include heat as part of the rental agreement are expected to maintain that heat continuously whenever outside temperatures fall below 55°F. Unvented fuel-fired space heaters are prohibited, so property managers typically verify that all heating equipment is properly vented to the building's exterior.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CVR 13-140-031 § 7 gives renters in Vermont the right to a functioning heating system capable of maintaining at least 65°F in habitable rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms whenever outdoor temperatures drop below 55°F. If a heating system is broken, inadequate, or relies on a prohibited unvented fuel-fired space heater, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation with local housing or code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations in Vermont can help renters understand available options, which may include filing a complaint, raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, or pursuing other remedies under state law.
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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