FL H0241

Landlords of multi-family dwelling units must provide and maintain cooling equipment capable of keeping indoor air temperature at or below 82°F when the outdoor heat index reaches 90°F or higher

Landlords must repair or replace malfunctioning cooling equipment within 3 business days after receiving written notice from tenants

New rental agreements entered on or after July 1, 2026 must comply immediately; existing rental agreements have until July 1, 2027 to comply

Exceptions provided for properties where cooling equipment is prohibited by historic preservation ordinances, natural disasters, utility outages, or supply-chain delays not caused by the landlord

Expands the scope of work for Class A air-conditioning contractors and mechanical contractors to include replacing and repairing existing package pool heaters connected to existing pool piping