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Houston City Council members pass ordinance requiring working A/C in rental properties
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Sandy Torres, Gage Divin , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· August 19, 2026
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Key points The measure was approved with a significant majority. A new requirement for rental properties has been established, mandating that landlords provide a means of cooling.
A new requirement for rental properties has been established, mandating that landlords provide a means of cooling. This change aims to ensure a basic level of health and safety for tenants. Landlords are not required to install central air in older buildings, but must provide some form of air conditioning in each habitable space.
This requirement can be met with a window unit or portable air conditioner. The measure was approved with a significant majority. Further details about the ordinance and its implementation are available.
The ordinance is intended to close a loophole that previously allowed landlords to avoid providing air conditioning.
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Category: government Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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