REFRIGETOR LAW

AB 628: What Orange County Landlords Need to Know About the New Fridge Requirement By Jacob Canter 

California’s housing rules changed in 2026. Assembly Bill 628 (AB 628) adds refrigerators — and stoves — to the list of things a rental unit must include to be considered “tenantable.” If you own or manage rental property in Orange County, AB 628 affects your move-in checklist, leases, maintenance budgets, and tenant communications. Here’s a…