Landlord Neglects Furnace Repair

Summary

Indiana landlords must provide safe, working heating systems. Tenants can repair and deduct costs or sue for damages if landlords neglect this duty. Unsafe heaters should be reported in writing. Seek local legal advice for further steps.

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I live in indiana and my landlord wont fix our furnace. Its been over 6 years. Im tured of being cold
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Indiana:
- Landlords are required to provide heating systems in good working condition.
- If landlord fails to do so, tenant can make repairs and deduct the cost from rent.
- Tenant can also sue the landlord for damages.
Seek local legal advice for more assistance.
We have base board heater but they are not safe to run
Hello ****, in Indiana:
- Landlords must ensure all provided heating systems are safe.
- If your baseboard heaters are unsafe, inform your landlord in writing.
- If no action is taken, you may have legal options.
Consider seeking advice from a local legal advisor.