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Recently, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 628, which mandates that landlords must supply rental units with a working stove and refrigerator starting next year. While this might seem like a reasonable move to protect tenants, it has sparked controversy among property owners and industry advocates. The legislation aims to standardize tenant amenities, ensuring tenants have essential appliances upon move-in.
Proponents argue that providing appliances improves living conditions and aligns with tenant protections. Opponents, however, see it as an unnecessary cost that adds to the already soaring expenses faced by landlords—costs that are ultimately passed on to tenants through higher rents.