Solutions for Inadequate Heating

[Michael Craig]

Happy New Year BP Community!

As some of you may know, the North East has been experiencing record breaking cold. This has been especially true in Saratoga Springs, NY. One effect this has on my property is that I cannot get the downstairs unit in my triplex above 58 F when the outside temperature is below -5 F (heating system on full blast). The heating system is not sized big enough and the unit is not efficient. I only found this out last week when the outside temperature plummeted (no issues with pipes freezing, etc. just that the apartment is unbearably cold).

Tenants are moving in February 1 and the tenants know that the unit utilizes a gas boiler and hydronic baseboard heaters (a less expensive alternative to electric heat). I am very excited to have these tenants as they are young professionals but I do not want to start this agreement off on the wrong foot. How should I present this problem to the tenants? What solution would you recommend? 

Regards,

Mike P