The laws regarding tenant rights and landlord responsibilities vary from one jurisdiction to another. If you have apartments in areas known for reaching triple-digit temperatures often, such as in the desert regions, then there may be laws regarding how hot a unit can get if the AC goes out before you need to do what it takes to get the unit fixed no matter what time of the day or night it is, or make other arrangements for your tenants. In some areas that don't get as hot, the AC may be more of a luxury, but when the unit is rented with it working, then it is up to you to make sure it continues working. No matter where your units are, you should learn about some of the other reasons for acting quickly to make sure the AC is fixed and functioning properly. 

Your tenants will be better satisfied with their living conditions

When you manage an apartment complex, you want to think of the long term. You don't only want to get renters to rent the units, but you also want to keep the good tenants for as long as possible. However, good tenants tend to be responsible people who are happy with their living environment. If you don't maintain the units well, then even good tenants can start to become problematic and they'll likely move out much sooner. So, taking care of AC problems fast can help you to have a complex full of satisfied, long-term tenants. 

You can prevent problems from mold

If you don't fix the AC in a unit when it is hot outside, then areas of that unit that have any moisture can quickly grow mold. Mold growth is a serious issue that you need to have taken care of right away in order to provide your tenants with a healthy and livable home. Also, if mold grows in an area that's not visible, then it can continue to grow and get to a point where it causes a lot of damage that will eventually be found and could leave you needing to pay a lot of money for mold remediation and to have all the damages repaired. Everything from flooring and cabinetry to the drywall and the frame is susceptible to mold damage. 

You can prevent expensive AC replacement

The moment you find out that an AC in one of your rentals isn't working, you should be working on having someone come out to fix it. Otherwise, your tenants may be so desperate to cool their rental off that they run the AC even while it is having problems. This can make a small issue become so bad that you end up needing to replace the whole thing.

Contact an air conditioning repair service for more information.