Live in San Antonio, Texas. The a/c has been out for three weeks. The windows do not open for ventillaion. How can I break my lease and get my refund back so I can move somewhere else.

Hello a:

Write your landlord a certified letter telling them they have 72 hours to fix the AC or you'll move. If they don't, move.

excon

First, you need to check with your local building dept. A/C, even in TX may not be a requirement. It also depends on whether A/C is included in your lease.

Also TX is a very landlord friendly state. Instead of threatening to move you might want to state you will have it repaired and deduct the amount from your rent.

But you do have to make sure the landlord is aware of the problem and given a deadline to fix it.