Under AB 628, for any lease entered into, amended, or extended on or after January 1, 2026, a dwelling is not legally 'tenantable' unless it includes a working stove and refrigerator (with limited statutory exceptions).
AB 628 adds appliances to California's habitability standard: for leases entered into, renewed, amended, or extended on or after January 1, 2026, a rental unit must include a working stove/oven and a working refrigerator to be considered tenantable, subject to specific statutory exceptions. Landlords renewing or signing new leases in 2026 should confirm these appliances are provided and functional. Tenants signing in 2026 can expect these to be included.
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