Bill > AB628

This bill amends California Civil Code to add new requirements for rental dwelling units, focusing on the provision and maintenance of stoves and refrigerators. Starting January 1, 2026, landlords must provide a stove and refrigerator that are in good working order and capable of safely generating heat for cooking and storing food, respectively. If these appliances are subject to a manufacturer or public entity recall, landlords must repair or replace them within 30 days of receiving notice. The bill allows tenants and landlords to mutually agree that the tenant can provide their own refrigerator, with specific lease requirements, such as a written acknowledgment and the option for the tenant to request a landlord-provided refrigerator with 30 days' notice. These new requirements will not apply to certain types of housing, including permanent supportive housing, single-room occupancy units, residential hotel units, and dwelling units with shared kitchen spaces. The bill also clarifies that these new provisions do not prevent tenants from pursuing other remedies for untenantable living conditions, such as making repairs themselves or vacating the premises if the landlord fails to address issues.

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https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB628