Heating confusion (lease, house, landlord, pay)

[Kanibal]

I just recently moved into a 4 family house w 3 apt units , my con ed bill arrived I noticed I was charged for gas and electricity whereas the gas and water included in the rent. I pay only electricity , I called the landlord he stated yes I'm a new homeowner didn't know that gas for the hot water tank for your unit is connected to boiler. Now I was really confused I stated well when I get the bill will tack off amount for gas charges from the rent, he stated I rather you send me copy of bill and I will reimburse you, I agreed to keep the peace then he said well you know I'm not going to pay all the gas bill, because you use gas to cook I said I'm rarely home and I don't cook always at boyfriends home then I asked how will you be able to know how much gas I used for cooking if it's all included he stated I'll call my lawyer, find a way I said what does your lawyer know it's impossible to determine just reimburse me or I have to take this further he said no, on top of that there is only one thermostat for all 3 units in the house so I am not able to control heat for my apt???? Please answer help and the thermostat is outside my unit located on the second floor of the house i have no access to it

[eok]

If your lease says gas is included, then that's all you need. Don't argue about any other issues such as how much you cook. Those aren't relevant. If you're month-to-month, start looking for another place, because you have a bad landlord who is going to be looking for ways to nickle and dime you forever, and will probably soon raise your rent. If you have a year lease, plan to move out at the end of the year.