On Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:21:50 -0400, "
No, a 'fridge is not usually necessary to get a CO. Stove, yes.

I didn't follow the beginning of this thread, so I don't know what a
"CO" is, but the last three rentals I've been in have always included
a stove and a fridge. That's been over a span of thirtyfive years. But
then, they were all apartments.

I think a house may fall under a different set of consideration
criteria when rental is considered. In my experience, cooking,
refrigeration and heating are considered minimum 'must haves'.