[quote=flu][quote=svelte]A window unit is considered “air conditioning”. That is probably what the owner will install. They don’t have to install central air unless it said “central air” in the ad and contract.[/quote]

Not if it’s gonna violate any HOA rules.[/quote]

So could a central air external compressor.

I was prez of a board where an application was submitted to place the pad for a compressor under the neighbor’s window. We had to deny the application for installation because placing it under the neighbor’s window violated the HOA governing docs.