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Houston Mandates Cool Apartments | Texas News
Houston just passed a groundbreaking new rule requiring landlords to provide working air conditioning in apartments, closing a dangerous loophole that let broken AC units slide by with just a window screen. This isn’t just about comfort—it’s about survival, especially for people with asthma and seniors struggling through 100-degree heat. The city is offering free portable ACs to those most vulnerable and giving landlords 120 days to comply, with fines up to $2,000 for non-compliance. Officials say this basic standard won’t drive up rents, pointing to cities like Dallas and Austin as proof. At…
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