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.

  • afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    I had jury duty once and the air conditioning was acting up. Judge announced we would all be moving to a different room as a result, which we did.

    Guess it isn’t a luxury when it’s a judge’s place of work.

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      5 months ago

      For ambulances, if the air conditioning is broken in the patient compartment it’s considered a critical fault and the vehicle needs to be out of service. In the cab it’s a minor. Maybe it’s in case a judge needs to be transported.