For Parents
Q: Is there any existing city law in which landlords are required to turn the heat on in apartments?
A: If the landlord controls the heat, Syracuse Property Code requires that all occupied buildings be kept at a temperature of at least 68°F between September 15 and May 31 when the outside temperature falls below 55°F. If the landlord is not complying with this requirement, put the complaint in writing and call the City of Syracuse Code Enforcement Office at 315-448-8695.