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Heating included in rent

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  • 08-05-2010 8:15pm
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    con1982
    Registered Users Posts: 515 ✭✭✭


    Hi all.

    I have been renting a place for the last 3 years in Rathmines. We signed a contract with heating and refuse included in the rent. Recently the Landlord/Management Agent has restricted access to the heating system. I think it comes on for 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the evening. It is extremely cold in the apartment as there is no insulation in the walls and the window reveals have numerous gaps which let in air.

    I understand that some people might take unfair advantage of the heating system but the current setup is ridiculous.

    Has anyone been through a similar situation. The Management Company won't engage with us on this. Should we contact Threshold or PRTB?

    Thanks in advance.

    Conor


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    MistyCheese
    Registered Users Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭MistyCheese


    There's no heating in my flat at all. The landlord has been told several times but has done absolutely nothing about it. And it was a pretty cold winter this year.

    We ended up getting a SuperSer gas heater. It cost about €100 and you need to buy gas cylinders which cost €30. They last 2 - 3 weeks, it depends on how much you use it obviously. Would this be an option for you? I know you shouldn't have to, but if the only heating your landlord is willing to pay for isn't enough then it might be worth it.


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