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.

  • treefrog@lemm.ee
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    5 months ago

    Tennessee is hot and humid.

    Temperatures over 104f (40c) were common before climate change.

    104 is the UK record from 2022. 113 for Tennessee, a record set during the great depression.

    This is above the wet bulb level and AC isn’t a privilege because without it, people will die.