R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18 § 34-18-47
Appeals
Operative Text
Appeals of actions brought under this chapter shall be pursuant to § 9-12-10.1.
Section 34-18-47 of Rhode Island's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act establishes that any appeal arising from a legal action brought under Chapter 34-18 must follow the procedures set out in R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-12-10.1. This provision channels all such appeals through a specific, pre-existing appellate pathway rather than leaving the route open-ended. The effect is that both parties in a landlord-tenant dispute are bound by the same appellate framework when seeking review of a court's decision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 34-18-47, property owners or managers who receive an adverse judgment in a case brought under Chapter 34-18 must follow the appellate procedures outlined in R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-12-10.1 if they wish to challenge that outcome. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the timelines, filing requirements, and procedural steps that § 9-12-10.1 prescribes before any dispute reaches the courtroom. Consulting a licensed Rhode Island attorney about those procedural requirements is a common step for landlords considering an appeal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 34-18-47 means that if a court issues a ruling in a case brought under Chapter 34-18 that a tenant believes is incorrect, the path to appeal that ruling runs through the procedures established by R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-12-10.1. Tenants should be aware that appellate procedures typically involve strict deadlines and specific filing requirements. Tenant-rights organizations and licensed Rhode Island attorneys can help explain what those procedural steps involve and what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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