Despite how hot it is, landlords in Tennessee are not required to keep the air conditioning running.

In our changing climate, that probably comes as a surprise.

However, unless it’s in the lease, nothing in Tennessee’s Landlord-Tenant Act gives renters the right to air conditioning.

“I think it’s unfair. It’s inhumane to me because without air we can’t live and breathe, said Anita Brown.

  • NeatoEnglish
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    Central Air absolutely needs to be a requirement on all new construction. And window units need to be mandatory unless requested otherwise in every bed room.

    It’s way too hot these days in the car majority of the US for this to be safe.

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      Why would you require both central air and window units?

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        I meant to imply if there wasn’t central air.