113 chapters · 1,575 sections in this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24.2-1. Legislative findings
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It is hereby found and declared: (1) That there exist, in the various cities and towns numerous dwellings and dwelling premises which are substandard due to dilapidation, deterioration and disrepair of dwellings and dwelling premises, structural defects, uncleanliness, lack of ad…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24.2-10. Construction of chapter
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This chapter shall be construed most favorably to cities and towns, its intention being to give cities and towns the fullest and most complete powers possible concerning the subject matter of the chapter.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24.2-11. Rent payments
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Notwithstanding any lease or other agreement, if the enforcing officer of any city or town, which has adopted the provisions of this chapter, has ordered the repair, alteration, or improvement of a dwelling in that the officer has disclosed the dwelling to be a serious hazard or …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24.2-12. Moving expenses — Violations
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(a) If any property owner is cited for minimum housing violations, causing a tenant to vacate the subject property as a result of the property being declared unfit for habitation by the local code enforcement agency vested with the authority, the owner is liable to the tenant for…