The dangers of extreme summer heat do not stop when someone steps indoors. In Arizona, state officials are warning landlords that failing to provide adequate cooling can constitute a housing violation.
On Aug. 7, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit against the owners and managers of three Tucson apartment complexes. They are Sedona Springs, Sienna Ridge, and Summit Ridge.
According to Smart Cities Dive, the state alleges residents were left without adequate air conditioning during triple-digit summer heat. The state’s complaint says indoor temperatures collected inside some homes reached as high as 98.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Pima County generally requires cooling systems in applicable rental units to keep occupied spaces at or below 80 degrees Fahrenheit…