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Not specifically a law no.
Generally, if it is not covered in the contract between landlord and tenant, there is very little that can be done. The contract should state clearly that the thermostat should not be tampered with - if it doesn't, then the tenant is free to do so because you have not made it aware to them.
If you have locked the thermostat and failed to mention so in the contract, you are liable to prosecution yourself by the tenant for misinformation.
If it is mentioned in the contract, you can write the tenant a notice that they breached the agreement. This serves as a polite written warning, not a legal threat.
If the thermostat was turned up and they are restricted from doing so via the contract, then it is a theft of services which they are not paying for.
The tenant can be charged for any damages to the lock, whether the locking is mentioned in the contract or not.
Please beware however that there are many tenants rights movements out there that will actively push landlords to remove thermostat locks, because they believe nobody has the right to choose how much heat a person receives.
The recommended course of action is:
- Polite letter informing of a contract violation. Charge for any damage.
- Warning letter informing of their continuance to violate the agreement. Charge for damage.
- Final warning. Charge for damage and cost of services "stolen".
- Eviction.
The answer could also be different in your region. So, as suggested, re-ask the question giving a specific location. This website serves every country and region on the planet.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, he can. But if the tenant tampers with the thermostat and breaks it and he is responsible for its repair or replacement.
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