It's that time of year when air conditioning can be your best friend to escape the heat. As we close in on a historic stretch of days above 110 degrees, some folks are living without it. MORE ⬇️
“Wednesday, the heat in our apartment was unbearable,” said Minnie Garcia who has lived in the complex for years.
“We can’t even cook. We can’t even do anything at home because as soon as you turn on the stove to cook it turns to 95 degrees inside,” Razije Mukata. Arizona state law gives tenants the right to fix the system themselves after five to 10 days and deduct the cost from rent. Since the A/C went out, some residents have bought fans or window units out of their own pockets. Others have been left waiting, hoping for a permanent fix.
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