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NJ A3483

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Yvonne Lopez

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Landlords must provide a working refrigerator (maintaining temperatures between 32-50 degrees) and a stove in every dwelling unit offered for rent of at least one month
  • Applies to new lease agreements entered after the effective date, excluding hotels, motels, transient/seasonal rentals, and residential health care facilities
  • Landlords who violate these requirements face penalties up to $500 per offense
  • Tenants may file a separate civil lawsuit to recover actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees
  • Commissioner of Community Affairs will adopt implementing regulations

Legislative Description

Requires landlord provide various kitchen appliances in certain dwelling units offered for rent.

Housing

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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