TENANTS AND AIR CONDITIONERS:Tenant Rights and Responsibilities • June 18th, 2020
Contract Type FiledJune 18th, 2020You should start by reviewing your tenancy agreement and any provisions it contains related to A/C units and electricity. If you have agreed to pay for your own electricity, your landlord does not have a right to tell you how to use your electricity. However, if you have an A/C unit, you must ensure that it is installed safely, does not interfere with others, and does not cause damage. If your tenancy agreement says that you cannot use certain appliances (such as an air conditioner) without the landlord’s permission, you should contact your community legal clinic for advice.
TENANTS AND AIR CONDITIONERS:Tenant Rights and Responsibilities • June 18th, 2020
Contract Type FiledJune 18th, 2020You should start by reviewing your tenancy agreement and any provisions it contains related to A/C units and electricity. If you have agreed to pay for your own electricity, your landlord does not have a right to tell you how to use your electricity. However, if you have an A/C unit, you must ensure that it is installed safely, does not interfere with others, and does not cause damage. If your tenancy agreement says that you cannot use certain appliances (such as an air conditioner) without the landlord’s permission, you should contact your community legal clinic for advice.