islander asked:


The AC in my rental property broke. It took 2 weeks to get it repaired as the tenants would not make themselves available for my contractors. Is it required by law to provide air conditioning?
This lady is saying that she won’t pay rent for the days the AC was non functional! I say no way, but what is the law? Please help and quote statutes if possible. Thanks in advance.

3 Responses to “Real Estate Law in Florida? Is it required by law to have air conditioning in a rental property?”

1. clarity_understanding_serenity on November 29th, 2009 7:48 am

   You need to speak to someone at your local housing authority. She still had use of the property so I think she should pay and as long as the place had ventilation there should not be a real problem. Any windows would supply ventilation. A/C is a luxury not a necessity. I understand the heat, I live in THE BAHAMAS, so if few days should not hurt. After a hurricane we can be with power for months depending on the severity.

2. TheMom on December 2nd, 2009 8:09 am

   You should ask hte housing authorities, but generaly speaking you are NOT required to provide A/C. Most states require a heat source (fire place will do), but A/C no more required then a microwave is.

3. Rebecca M on December 5th, 2009 9:49 am

   by law u have to repair air or heating equipment in a reasonable time..such as if the temp is over 85 in the summer or below 50in the winter..she can deduct some of the rent but not all

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