If there has been no heat 14 days and my has beenrental sold, can I deduct from next month’s rent even though it’s a new owner?

If there has been no heat 14 days and my has beenrental sold, can I deduct from next month’s rent even though it’s a new owner?

The condo I rent sold; the old owner hasn’t fixed heat and the new management company took over past Friday. They say they are working on it. Am I allowed to proratenext month’s rent even though new owner and new management company says they are responsible only starting at the beginning of next month? 

Asked on February 20, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Nevada

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