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Question: We live in a senior residence (my partner is 58) and they have a "chiller" system, in addition, they pay all utilities. Tonight (at approximately 9:30pm) we returned to our 2nd floor apartment which had risen to 80 degrees F (from 75). We both suffer from allergies which makes opening windows problematic (I have an inhaler as well) as well as hypertension. My blood pressure elevated from the hot temperature. I know at some point they change from an A/C based system to a heating system. What are our rights in this situation?

Answer:

The Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (A.R.S. §§ 33-1322 – 1324) clearly specifies that your landlord is obligated to provide you with a well-functioning air conditioning system.  You need only notify your landlord that the cooling system is malfunctioning; thereafter, the landlord must restore/repair it immediately.  For more detailed information, see the article “Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities” http://www.azlawhelp.org/articles_info.cfm?sc=24&mc=3&articleid=25