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Question: We began renting a place in Feb. It was advertised as having both a swamp cooler and A/C, which is one of the reasons we chose this particular place. When they came to set-up the swamp cooler it was discovered it needs to be replaced. But now they are telling us that they will not replace it because we have A/C. Are they required to fix it?

Answer: If a landlord agrees to provide swamp cooling as part of the rental agreement he must keep it in good repair. According to A.R.S. 33-1324(A)(4), "a landlord shall maintain in good and safe working order and condition all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and other facilities and appliances, including elevators, supplied or required to be supplied by him." For additional information on the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, see the Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities article on this website.