Houston could require landlords to provide AC in rentals, ending screened-window exception - thecooldown.com
Houston may require landlords to provide air conditioning in rental units, eliminating the exception for screened windows.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on September 2, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All landlords and property managers in Houston. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; monitor for updates on the ordinance's passage.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Potential new requirement for air conditioning in rental properties, removing the screened-window exception.
Who it affects
All landlords and property managers in Houston.
What you must do
Prepare to install air conditioning in rental units if the ordinance is passed.
Deadline
Not specified; monitor for updates on the ordinance's passage.
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