New Jersey S1317 mandates landlords to provide a refrigerator and a stove in rental dwelling units.
New Jersey S1317 requires landlords to furnish every dwelling unit with a refrigerator and a stove to ensure habitability. The refrigerator must be in good working condition, capable of maintaining temperatures above 32 degrees and below 50 degrees. Stoves must be safely connected to an electrical system or, if gas, connected by permanent fixtures and tubing to prevent gas leaks. Landlords violating these provisions face penalties of up to $500 per offense, enforceable by the Commissioner of Community Affairs, the Attorney General, or aggrieved tenants.
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