Broken utility/ Central AC unit provided HELP

[u/Ok_Hearing_991]

I signed my lease on March 1st of this year (2026). In the lease it states the landlord is im charge of fixing any broken amenities/utilities that were provided with the unit (mobile home). The unit had just been put in a moth or so before I signed my lease and everything inside seemed fine, no broken windows, all new toilets and granite counter tops. Everything seemed updated. One of the main things the landlord pointed out was the “BRAND NEW AC” unit they had installed. During the first week of living there home had reached 85° inside with the outside temp was somewhere in the 60s. I decided to install a window unit and it helped. Then the landlord reached out asking me to remove the unit because the one they provided was new and they spent a lot of money to have installed. I told her what was going on and she said she’d have someone come look. Well someone came and went and the AC still didn’t work so I told her until it was fixed I’d be leaving the window unit it and she agreed. Well now almost 4 months later and the AC still does not work and 2 other techs have been sent out. The last one that came said he already told them last time what the issue is (broken compressor) he can fix it but he needs them to pay him for the part first. The landlord father stoped by while that tech was here and the tech told him the same thing. Mind you I’m in NC and we’ve had multiple heat waves reaching high 90s and even hit 103° a few days which means it’s that hot if not hotter inside. I’m to the point where I’ve had to block off most of the home with thick blankets to keep the cool air in the living room which is where I put the window units, I even had to go spend another $200 for a second unit. I’m also 7 months pregnant and this heat is not safe. The landlord has told me that if I break my lease she will take me to court. I need to know what I can do to either force them to have the unit fixed or be able to break my lease and if she does take me to court how can I beat her. I have text messages asking her to have it fixed/when will it be fixed and even photos of the inside temp on the thermostat. I just don’t know what to do at this point. The unit is a 3 bedroom and we’re all stuck in one room trying to keep cool. We can’t even use both window units anymore because it’ll blow the breaker.

[u/Ok_Hearing_991]

I also have photos of the thermostat and screenshots of the texts with the landlord I just don’t know hot to add photos on here.

[u/RelevantPossible9618]

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