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* must provide shelter, with working locks
* must be heated in the winter months (typically between October 1 and May 31 in the [[Northeastern United States]])<ref>In New York, see N.Y. Multiple Dwelling Law § 79.</ref>
* must not be infested with [[vermin]], such as mice, roaches, [[termites]], [[mold]],<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3898/is_200406/ai_n9435714 Mold in condominium: Negligent maintenance: Breach of warranty of habitability: Settlement: Verdict | Law Reporter | Find Articles at BNET.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> etc.
* requires the landlord to stop other tenants from making too much noise (as measured by the [[decibel]] scale), [[second-hand smoke]],<ref>[http://ganshore.com/news10-06.html]</ref> or from selling [[narcotics]]
* must provide [[potable]] water