Overview
- Attorney General Kris Mayes sent a formal demand letter on July 8 giving Spectra West Apartments and Asset Living until 5 p.m. on Friday, July 10 to restore air conditioning in every unit.
- The letter requires full A/C repairs by licensed technicians, interim cooling such as portable units or alternative housing at no cost to tenants, and preservation of maintenance and marketing records dating back to May 2024.
- Mayes warned the complex could face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation if it does not comply and asked for written proof of remediation to be submitted to her office.
- Tenants report indoor temperatures near 100 degrees, heat-related health problems, missed work and uneven distribution of portable A/C units that residents say were insufficient or delayed.
- Asset Living says it ended its management role last week and is coordinating a transition with the City of Glendale, and state law shortens repair timelines during extreme heat as the Valley endures highs above 110 degrees.