Bill Would Require Florida Landlords to Keep Rentals Well Air Conditioned

Bill Would Require Florida Landlords to Keep Rentals Well Air Conditioned

Winter Haven Republican Rep. Jon Albert's measure (HB 241) would require sufficient cooling for rental properties, such as permanent or securely affixed appliances, such as central air systems, packaged thermal air conditioners, mini-split heat pumps, and window units, if local codes permit. Landlords would be obligated to provide and maintain cooling equipment that is capable of keeping the indoor air temperature of habitable rooms below 82 deg…