What is CH&A?
CH&A is a real estate term that is often used in discussions about the amenities associated with different types of property. Short for Central Heat and Air Conditioning, the acronym is a quick and easy way to convey what is often an important piece of information about the property in question, without taking up a lot of printed space. The use of CH&A is common when placing apartment listings in newspaper classified ads or other local publications. As advertisements for rentals have become common online, the abbreviation has made the transition to electronic advertising as well. Noting CH&A as part of the features of an apartment is very common when advertising the availability of units in older apartment houses. While new apartment complexes often include central heat and air as a basic component, older complexes do not always include these types of amenities. Adding a notation that CH&A to the ad lets prospective tenants know the apartment in question has both the charm of an older
