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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 They have 120 days to comply with the new regulation. A new ordinance has been passed requiring rental units to provide air conditioning.
A new ordinance has been passed requiring rental units to provide air conditioning. Landlords are now obligated to install air conditioning in their units. They have 120 days to comply with the new regulation.
Further details about the ordinance are available from the source. The requirement applies to all landlords, who must take action within the specified timeframe. The ordinance aims to ensure that rental units are equipped with air conditioning, but additional information about its implementation and enforcement can be found through other sources.
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Category: government Published: August 19, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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