Apple Orchard Apartments rented a unit to Polly for $1000 per month. Polly paid the first two months' rent for June and July, but then her Air Conditioning unit broke and Apple Orchard has not repaired it. Polly has refused to pay rent for August and September in protest.

Questions to Answer:

1. What are the rights and responsibilities of each party? Assume a general lease agreement as discussed in your text.

Optional Question to Answer:

2. What does your state say would happen? Is there any law that requires a residential unit that is leased to have AC?

North Carolina law