It depends where you are located. In NYC, for example, a landlord is required to provide heat pursuant to specific guidelines based on time of day and temperature from October 1 through May 31. However, in other areas in New York State, the law is different.
In Ontario, Canada the landlord is required to maintain a minimum temp of 20 degrees Celsius between Sept 1 and June 15.
the weather getting cool when the landlord should turn on on the heat
Yes, a landlord can turn off your AC if you do not pay fines and taxes.
The Massachusetts State Sanitary Code requires that tenants be provided heat from September 15 to June 15.
Check with your local council or local counsel; but, several online sources say yes, they can---including Ontario's government website FAQs. The GST can be collected by the landlord from you, and this arrangement does not need to be mentioned in the lease document you signed.
I don't know New Mexico law but the general principle of leasing is the owner must make the property "habitable" and that includes supplying a heating system so it can be kept at a reasonable temperature. They don't have to pay for the heating necessarily - in the apartments I rent out, they have a gas-burning furnace and the tenant pays for gas. If your landlord controls the heat, then they must turn it on when it gets cold.
Once it goes below 65 degrees (?-it's in the 60s). Normally it is Oct/Nov to April-ish
If you pay the landlord for your electricity and it is an agreement in the rental contract and you are in the rears of your payment, it may be legal for the landlord to do so. To be sure, contact a lawyer.
They are $2 apiece. If I were your landlord and you asked me that I would turn it off.
The specific requirements for when the landlord must provide heat in an elderly housing community may vary by jurisdiction. In general, landlords are typically required to provide heat during certain months, usually from October to May, to ensure the habitability of the property and the well-being of the elderly residents. It's recommended to review the local housing laws and regulations for more precise information.
I don't know but my father is a landlord and he had someone whos heat was broken so he took them some space heaters until he could get the prob. fixed did yours do that??
Notify the landlord immediately to the no-heat issue. If they do not get this fixed within 72 hours, send them a notice to quit and a demand for security deposit. They've violated the warranty of implied habitability. Which requires heat!