NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE 1/1/26: Landlords must now provide a working stove and refrigerator for all new leases beginning or renewing on or after 1/1/26. Landlords must electronically return any security deposits that were received electronically unless both landlord and tenant agree to a different way. There is a new defense to nonpayment of rent if a tenant’s Social Security benefits are interrupted by no fault of the tenant. Tenants are allowed to opt out of third-party internet, telephone, or satellite services as a condition of the tenancy.

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