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I've turned expert on stuff like this, unfortunately.
What you are describing falls into the category of WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY. If you dont have heat, running water (hot or cold), missing window screens, smoke detectors, etc... then the place isnt considered habitable.
Landlords have rights. Tenants have rights. As a tenant, you have plenty of rights that you can exercise.... NOW.
You need to speak with someone who has proper knowledge of how the system works. There are a lot of tricks when it comes to situations like this.
A few rules to follow:
1) All correspondence should be kept in written or email (not verbal).
2) Gather evidence (photos and/or video)
Make your request/demand for repair in letter. You need to give them the chance to remedy the problem(s).
3) Push comes to shove, call the city on them (housing department, code enforcement). They will come out and cite the owner(s). After X amount of days, they are not entitled to collect rent. When situations like this go neglected, these are grounds where you can break your lease and bounce. You may need to sue them to get back your security deposit. If they dont give that security deposit back within X amount of days, they owe you for damages.
You can even strong-hand the situation and use that deposit towards your last months rent - let them chase you for damages (if you even cause any). If they claim you caused damages, they will need to prove that in court with itemized deductions and receipts. Its an uphill battle for them, unless you really fucked the place up.
LOTS of tricks in the book. Be smart and document everything. Hope this helps.
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