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Houston City Council could eliminate screened window exemption for AC at rental properties
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Karys Belger , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News
· August 18, 2026
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Key points A proposal is being considered to eliminate the screened window exemption for rental properties. Rental property owners may soon be required to provide refrigerated air for their tenants.
Rental property owners may soon be required to provide refrigerated air for their tenants. A proposal is being considered to eliminate the screened window exemption for rental properties. This change would affect landlords, who would need to ensure their properties have refrigerated air.
Further details about the proposal are available, including the potential impact on rental properties. The consideration of this change is currently underway, with a decision yet to be made. More information can be found through the source, which is following the development of this proposal and any potential updates from the council.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News ·
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