Kris Mayes gives Phoenix property management company by Friday to fix AC units

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sent a demand letter Tuesday to a Phoenix apartment complex to address up to 400 broken or ineffective air conditioning units.

The demand letter sent by the Attorney General's office said Buenas Communities LLC needed to start immediate action to address air conditioning issues at the Buenas on 32nd apartment complex, located at 32nd Avenue and Indian School Road.

“The extreme heat poses a serious health risk, and it’s unacceptable for tenants to be without proper air conditioning,” wrote Mayes in a news release.

The Attorney General's Office expected Buenas Communities to fix any affected air conditioning unit by July 26 at 5 p.m. and provide written confirmation of the repair by July 29 at 5 p.m., the news release read.

The release cited potential violations of the Arizona Landlord Tenant Act, Phoenix City Code and the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act, should the broken air conditioners remain out-of-order.

Mayes' office said an investigation into Buenas Communities was ongoing and legal action would be considered against the landlord.

“Every Arizona resident should feel safe and comfortable in their home – regardless of their income bracket... When I said I would be a lawyer for the people, I meant it," wrote Mayes.

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