'It's inhumane.' Despite how hot it is, Tennessee renters don't have a right to air conditioning

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'It's inhumane.' Despite how hot it is, Tennessee renters don't have a right to air conditioning
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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.

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As an American you don't have a right to universal healthcare and you're worried about air conditioning?

Multiple things can be bad at the same time

This is also a lot more achievable than total healthcare reform. Both are achievable for sure, but just forcing landlords to install and maintain aircon is easier

Sure except air conditioning is not a right. It's a luxury.