A new rule has been approved requiring property owners to provide functioning cooling systems in rental units. This change aims to establish a basic standard for health and safety. The measure was passed with a significant majority, indicating strong support.

Landlords will be expected to ensure each habitable space has a working cooling unit, which can be a window or portable device. Certain properties, such as older buildings, will not need to be retrofitted with central cooling systems.

Further details about the new requirement and its implementation are available. The rule is intended to address a long-standing issue and provide a necessary amenity for renters.