Relating to a landlord's duty to provide and maintain in good operating condition heating and air conditioning equipment in an apartment unit.

HB 2900 requires Texas landlords to provide and maintain heating and air conditioning equipment in apartment units capable of cooling rooms to 65°F and heating to 85°F. It prohibits landlords from waiving this duty and mandates that tenants must notify landlords in writing about HVAC failures before seeking remedies. Landlords who fail to repair such equipment face liability if the issue materially affects tenant health or safety, as defined in the bill. This bill directly affects renters and landlords in Texas apartment complexes by establishing specific, enforceable temperature standards for climate control systems.