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I have Raynaud's and am also awfully thin. Winter here in Vermont is cold. I need more heat inside, but my landlord set the thermostat too low for . I am using an infrared heater which almost doubles my electric bill.
Are you intolerant of the cold? I find it makes things hurt more.
Are you intolerant of the cold? I find it makes things hurt more.
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Know what you mean. I need heating all the time or i get cramps.
Do you have an advice department whete you live?
Cos you need to find out if the law will make your landlord sort your heating out.
I live in england. Here we have citizens advice" who would give us infomation but i dont whats available where you live sorry -
I have Raynauds too, so out come the thermal socks and gloves!Disability Gamechanger - 2019
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Yes, I could call the Housing Authority (I am on Section 8, which means that my rent i;s reduced, part of it paid by government. I am afraid to go over my landlord's head, though. He could find a reason to make me leave.
I have asked him many times to adjust the heat. I will just have to continue to ask. If he doesn't comply this coming week, I will have to contact HUD (Housing the Urban Develpment). -
Let us know how you get on @crackerDisability Gamechanger - 2019
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Thanks, Ami2301. I will go tomorrow to speak to him again .
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