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windsofnovember
Oct 27, 2008, 06:52 AM
I live in north central Florida and would like to know if the landlord is required by law to supply heat in a mobile home that he is renting out? And what is the state statue for said law?

twinkiedooter
Oct 27, 2008, 02:15 PM
If the furnace is broken why doesn't the landlord pay to fix it? If the unit has no furnace you're out of luck. Traditionally in the south heat is not provided - it is considered an option as Florida does not supposedly get cold. I lived in South Florida for 25 years and if I wanted heat I would have to supply it at some of the places I lived at that were older. Being in central Florida I would suggest you contact your local Zoning or Building Dept and ask them the question. In the meantime you may just have to buy a space heater and use that if the unit has no furnace working or otherwise.