Gas gone and replaced with smallest boiler/fixed rent

[Dimitris Kontonikolas]

Hey,

So in our apartment we had gas supply that would provide us with hot water all day round.

The owner decided to take out the gas supply and so he replaced the radiators and the boiler for the water with electric ones.

After testing the water we found that there was only half the pressure ad before and the water would be luke warm at best after 3-4 minutes. Looking for the boiler we found that he installed the smallest/cheapest boiler, those that can be installed over a tap in a house, and with the pipes exposed, so with the freezing winter here we will never have hot water. Is there anything we can do about that?

Also we signed the agreement on a fixed payment including water electricity and gas. What does that mean now that we no longer have a gas supply?

Thank you in advance.

[Kenneth Garrett]

@Dimitris Kontonikolas

This doesn’t sound code compliant.  A landlord is obligated to provide sufficient how water to each appliance.  See International Property Maintenance Code below.  Most cities follow this requirement.

505.4 Water Heating Facilities

Water heating facilities shall be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a minimum temperature of 110°F (43°C). A gas-burning water heater shall not be located in any bathroom, toilet room, bedroom or other occupied room normally kept closed, unless adequate combustion air is provided. An approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe shall be properly installed and maintained on water heaters.