I want to add a paragraph about open windows in winter or rain. Please tell what do think about this one. We are paying for heat, but tenant has his own thermostat. Please tell if I need to change grammar too :)

HEATING SEASON: Heating pipes can freeze and crack in cold weather if windows are left open. If windows are open due to negligence and pipes burst, residents are 100% responsible for the cost of repairs. During heating season all apartment windows must be kept closed with the sashes properly locked to prevent heat from escaping. Resident will be fined $50 per occurrence.

Normal temperature of your apartment should range between 65-72 degrees Fahrenheit from 6am to 10pm and 60-68 Fahrenheit from 10pm to 6am. Adjust your thermostat accordingly.

Keep furniture and bedding away from the radiation units. You will get the most heat from a free-flowing radiator.

Resident is responsible for closing all windows, door and vents in their residence during inclement weather. That weather includes. but is not limited to, rain, snow, gusting winds or other weather related items that may damage the home and or HVAC (heating) system. resident is specifically reminded that all windows must remain closed and secured when temperatures are below 62 degrees.

Should resident be found in violation the lease shall be terminated and resident will be required to surrender and vacate. Frozen or broken plumbing is never acceptable and all Residents are expected to maintain their property accordingly. Resident acknowledges that they will be responsible for damages caused by their negligence.

I think telling residents what temperatures they must keep their house at is a bit over the top. Pipes will not freeze at lower temps than you provide unless they are on an exterior wall and it gets VERY cold outside.

I am ok with some of your wording but I'd get some of that detail out of it. And in court, what will be defined as "heating season"? I'd say something like "when outside temperatures are below xx degrees F". That way you have historic weather data to take to court.

Some people keep windows open because one family member likes it warm while others like it cold...so they heat up house for those who like it warm then the person who likes it cold opens the window.

I don't know if this is possible since I don't own a property where I pay utilities, but.....

"Some people keep windows open because one family member likes it warm while others like it cold...so they heat up house for those who like it warm then the person who likes it cold opens the window."

Myob [GA], I own you a beverage of your choice it the convention.

For now I have this:

INCLEMENT WEATHER: Resident is responsible for closing all windows, doors and vents in their residence during inclement weather. That weather includes, but is not limited to: rain, snow, gusting winds or other weather-related items that may damage the home and or heating system. All windows must remain closed and secured when temperatures are below 62 degrees. Violation will be fined $50 per occurrence. Resident will be responsible for damages caused by their negligence.

Normal temperature of your apartment should range between 65-72 degrees Fahrenheit from 6am to 10pm and 60-68 Fahrenheit from 10pm to 6am. Adjust your thermostat accordingly.

I really want to put $50 fine. Think it will improve any tenant's memory and attention.

I would take out the fine. your clogging the clause with meaningless stuff. Judge would say-- fine for what? what damage? Did you pay 50.00 in more gas usage? Is that 50.00 per window per day-- it's just static and when thinking about a tenant-- there now laughing at you for the 50.00 FINE. -- and the temp range.

Tenants in my mastered metered apartment house were leaving their windows open and cranking up the heat to maintain their comfort level -- at my expense.

My city doesn't allow me to install separate meters and charge tenants for their use--changing the terms of the rental use. I still went ahead and put all of my tenants on separate meters for their Gas, Power and Water.

Ally, thank you for mentioning the radiator condition. We might to check it during summer time.

About the windows... Well, tenants was complaining about cold, but keep the windows open!

Like open a kitchen window, but telling that it is cold in a bedroom. Or have about an inch gap in a bedroom “for the fresh air” in a middle of the winter and complaining that the kids are cold, while the kids are running in a t-shirts and barefoot.

Vee, does it mean we need to have a security system and program window contact status to trigger heater?

Can it be wireless contacts?