Heat Requirements for Cold Weather
Posted November 21, 2022Landlords are REQUIRED by Law to furnish their tenants with HEAT for any Buildings, Apartments or Business Establishments under the following conditions:
WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW 55
Day
Between the hours of 6:00am and 11:00pm - the inside temperature is REQUIRED and must be at a minimum temperature of 68° F.
Night
Between the hours of 11:00pm and 6:00am, the Inside temperature is REQUIRED and must be at a minimum temperature of 65° F.
If you have a Heat Complaint and need assistance Monday-Friday, between 8am-4pm, please call the Belleville Health Department (973) 450-3388 or (973) 450-3357
If you need assistance after 4pm or on weekends, please call the Belleville Police Desk (973) 450-3334
**If you are having Trouble paying your energy bill, La Casa de Don Pedro helps eligible low- income households in Essex County manage the costs of home heating. To apply and see if you qualify the link to their website is below:
http://www.lacasanwk.org/energy-conservation-assistance