for the past 3 days I have reported that tempertures inside my apt reaching over 100 degrees (I live in CA); and requested my A/C unit be inspected and serviced. Because of their past lazy, unproessional approach in dealing with maintenance issues, I can only assume that they will not fix it anytime soon;First question...I inspected my A/C unit myself earlier, and noticed the hoses leading into the unit were all frozen with actual ice covering the hoses. If anyone is familiar with A/C units--what does this mean? Second question..If I have to call a service tech. to fix it myself can I deduct the cost off my rent?

Okay, this means the unit needs freon. It might take the apartment manager a couple weeks to get to this so you should buy some slim oscillating fans or an air conditioner type of fan to put in one window and I guarantee you'll feel a bit better, even if it is LA air coming into your apartment.Don't try to fix this yourself coz the a.m. can charge you for that and evict you or take away your security deposit for violating the lease.