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Houston City Council passes ordinance requiring rental units to provide air conditioning
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· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The ordinance sets a specific timeframe for compliance, giving landlords 120 days to install air conditioning. The 120-day deadline is a key aspect of the ordinance, and landlords are expected to comply within this timeframe.
A new ordinance has been passed that affects rental units. Landlords are now required to provide air conditioning in their units. The ordinance sets a specific timeframe for compliance, giving landlords 120 days to install air conditioning.
Further details about the ordinance are available from the source. The requirement applies to all rental units, with the goal of ensuring that tenants have a comfortable living environment. The 120-day deadline is a key aspect of the ordinance, and landlords are expected to comply within this timeframe.
For more information, readers can consult the original source.
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Category: government Published: August 19, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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