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NJ A3483
NJ A3483Requires landlord provide various kitchen appliances in certain dwelling units offered for rent.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires that every dwelling unit made available to a residential tenant contain, in order to be deemed habitable and fit for human occupation, a refrigerator in good operating condition, and a stove, which, if electrical, is safely connected to an electrical system of sufficient capacity, or if gas, is connected by permanent fixtures and tubing to avoid leakage of gas. This bill provides that a landlord who violates the provisions of this bill shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $500 for each offense, to be collected and enforced upon the complaint of the Commissioner of Community Affairs, the Attorney General, or any aggrieved tenant. Further, a landlord who violates the provisions of this bill may also be subject to a separate cause of action, which may be brought by the aggrieved tenant in the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part in the county in which the dwelling unit is located, who may recover for the actual damage sustained by reason of the violation, including costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that landlords must provide a functioning refrigerator and a safe stove in any dwelling unit offered for rent to be considered habitable for tenants, defining "dwelling unit" as a residential living space not intended for short-term stays or healthcare facilities, and "landlord" as someone who owns or controls rental property for at least a month. Violations by landlords can result in a penalty of up to $500 per offense, enforceable by the Commissioner of Community Affairs, the Attorney General, or an affected tenant, and landlords may also face a separate lawsuit from the tenant in Superior Court to recover actual damages, court costs, and attorney fees.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3483 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3483_I1.HTM |
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