S 1317 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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

This bill requires landlords in New Jersey to provide a working refrigerator and stove in all residential rental units (excluding hotels, motels, or seasonal rentals) before leasing them to tenants. It defines "habitable" units as those containing these appliances, ensuring tenants have essential kitchen equipment for food safety and cooking. Landlords violating this rule face penalties up to $500 per offense, with enforcement possible through the Commissioner of Community Affairs or tenant lawsuits seeking damages. The law applies to new leases signed after its effective date, which would be two months post-enactment.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Nellie Pou
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