Heat Requirements for Cold Weather

Posted November 21, 2022

Landlords 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

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