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Nashville renter got sky-high electric bills, landlord covered some. Metro Codes says AC still wasn't fixed
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Hannah McDonald , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The resident, who paid around $2,200 per month, reported that the apartment struggled to stay cool despite multiple maintenance visits.
A renter in Nashville 's Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood experienced issues with air conditioning at their luxury apartment. The resident, who paid around $2,200 per month, reported that the apartment struggled to stay cool despite multiple maintenance visits. The cooling problems led to high electric bills, with usage exceeding 2,000 kilowatt-hours in the first full month of residency.
The landlord covered some of the costs, but the issue remained unresolved for about a year. Further details on this situation are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF, including comments from the renter and information on the apartment complex, The Finery.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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