When the stakes are higher
Yes. No heat is far more serious in cold weather and for households with infants, older adults, or people with medical needs — which makes the landlord's duty to restore it even more urgent.
Cold indoor temperatures can be a genuine health and safety risk, and vulnerable household members feel it most. A heat outage that might be minor in mild weather becomes pressing during a cold snap or for a family with a newborn or an elderly relative. While the landlord's basic duty to provide heat is the same year-round, the urgency of the repair rises sharply with the circumstances.
If your household includes people who are especially affected, say so when you report the problem, and treat a prolonged cold-weather outage as pressing. If your landlord is ignoring a heat outage that is putting your household at risk, a free review can help.
This is general information about California tenant rights, not legal advice. Every situation is different.