Q: Is it mandatory to supply air conditioning. The A/C is not blowing cold.
A:
Air conditioning is not mandatory but it may be considered a material part of the lease agreement and the tenant may be able to terminate the lease if you do not get it repaired. The tenant may also decide to fix the problem and deduct the cost from the rent. The tenant should give the landlord a seven day notice before taking any action to repair the problem.
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