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Swamp cooler: Houston now requires landlords to provide working air conditioning in all rentals
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · As published by The Real Deal
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The specifics of this requirement can be found through The Real Deal. The new requirement pertains to cooling systems in rental properties, but full details are only available from The Real Deal.
Landlords are now required to provide a certain amenity in their rentals. This change is due to a new requirement. The specifics of this requirement can be found through The Real Deal.
Further information on this topic is available from the source. Details about the implementation and enforcement of this new rule are not provided here.
The new requirement pertains to cooling systems in rental properties, but full details are only available from The Real Deal.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
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