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Hparker
My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Texas
I am a tenant in a duplex. The a/c is not capable of cooling the house. Temps range from 78-84 inside depending on room your in. I have a newborn at home as well this is a danger to(increased risk of SIDS and dehydration). They claim because it technically cools air, they aren't required to replace the unit even tho it doesn't cool the home to a safe temperature for the baby or a comfortable temperature for me. They attempted to break the lease and told me I was welcome to move anytime, however I lack the money to put a deposit on another home and am locked into this home due to that. I did my own research and the home should have a 2.5-3 ton unit and they installed a 2 ton unit that is now 10 years old. I have installed black out curtains in every room in order to try and reduce the temperatures in the home myself.
What rights do I have in this case to force them into replacing the A/C?