Los Angeles County officials have passed a new ordinance requiring landlords in unincorporated areas to maintain apartment temperatures at or below 82°F during hot weather. The rule follows increasing cases of heat-related illness and deaths linked to inadequate cooling. While advocates view it as a public health measure, many landlords see the mandate as another costly retrofit requirement, especially for older buildings without existing A/C systems. The measure could influence decisions to renovate, sell, or redevelop older assets.
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