Spokane Ordinance May Require Landlords to Keep Bedrooms Cool, Drawing Mixed Reactions

Spokane council proposes 'cooling' as new condition of habitability for rentals

(The Center Square) - The Spokane City Council proposed an ordinance Monday that would require every rental unit to have “adequate cooling,” meaning temperatures at or below 80 degrees, by

Spokane ordinance may require landlords to keep bedrooms cool, drawing mixed reactions

The Spokane City Council's proposed ordinance mandates landlords maintain bedrooms under 80°F to prevent heat-related deaths, sparking debate over potential impacts.

Spokane considers requiring landlords to cool apartments as heat-related deaths rise

SPOKANE, Wash. — A proposed ordinance that would require landlords to keep bedrooms in rental units below 80 degrees is under consideration by the city of Spokane.