Los Angeles Fridge Law Ends Baffling Rite of Passage for Renters
The New York Times••nation
Key Points:
- California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law effective January 1, 2026, requiring landlords to provide tenants with a working stove and refrigerator.
- This law ends the unusual practice in Los Angeles where renters often have to buy, install, and remove their own refrigerators.
- The lack of included refrigerators in LA rentals has created a thriving market for used appliances and temporary rental options.
- Newcomers to Los Angeles, like Alex Buckley from Boston, have been surprised by the expectation that tenants supply their own refrigerators.
