R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18.1 § 34-18.1-12
Other legal remedies for recovery of rents preserved
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Nothing contained in §§ 34-18.1-9 — 34-18.1-11 shall deprive landlords of any other legal remedy for the recovery of their rents, whether secured to them by lease or by provision of law.
Rhode Island General Laws § 34-18.1-12 clarifies that the rent-recovery procedures described in the preceding sections of Chapter 34-18.1 are not the only avenues available for collecting unpaid rent. Landlords retain whatever other legal remedies—whether arising from a lease agreement or from other provisions of law—that existed before or alongside those sections. This provision functions as a savings clause, ensuring that the specific statutory mechanisms do not crowd out broader legal options.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 34-18.1-12, property owners and managers should understand that the rent-recovery tools spelled out in §§ 34-18.1-9 through 34-18.1-11 are supplemental, not exclusive. Compliant operators generally remain aware that lease-based remedies and other statutory remedies for collecting rent continue to exist alongside the Chapter 34-18.1 framework. Keeping thorough lease documentation and rent-payment records supports the use of any of these parallel legal avenues.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 34-18.1-12 signals that a landlord pursuing unpaid rent is not limited to the specific procedures in §§ 34-18.1-9 through 34-18.1-11 and may invoke other legal remedies available under the lease or Rhode Island law. Tenants facing rent-recovery actions should be aware that multiple legal theories may be asserted simultaneously or in sequence. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Rhode Island housing law can help tenants understand which procedures are being used and what rights apply in each context.
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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