NJ A3329

Requires all residential dwelling units offered for lease to include a refrigerator in good operating condition (maintaining temperatures between 32-50 degrees) and a properly connected stove (electrical or gas) to be deemed habitable

Applies to leases of at least one month for residential purposes, excluding hotels, motels, transient accommodations, seasonal rentals, and residential health care facilities

Landlords who violate the appliance requirements face penalties of up to $500 per offense, enforceable through summary proceedings

Aggrieved tenants may file a separate civil lawsuit to recover actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees

Takes effect on the first day of the second month after enactment and applies only to new lease agreements entered after that date