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R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-37 § 34-37-4.5

[Repealed.]

Repealed
Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
Rhode IslandFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-37 § 34-37-4.5
History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 340, § 1; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 124, § 4, effective July 2, 2021;
repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 125, § 4, effective July 2, 2021.
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Plain English

Rhode Island General Laws § 34-37-4.5 was formally repealed by the state legislature in 2021 and no longer carries any operative legal effect. The provision was removed from the books by two parallel enactments—P.L. 2021, ch. 124 and ch. 125—both effective July 2, 2021. As a result, any rights, obligations, or procedures that may have existed under this section are no longer governed by it.

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For Property Managers

Because § 34-37-4.5 was repealed effective July 2, 2021, property owners and managers should not rely on it as a source of authority or obligation in their operations. Compliant operators review the current, active provisions of Rhode Island General Laws ch. 34-37 to understand their fair-housing and rental obligations. Consulting the current statutory text or a qualified professional familiar with Rhode Island landlord-tenant law is a common step when updating policies.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section § 34-37-4.5 of Rhode Island General Laws ch. 34-37 is no longer in effect and cannot be invoked as a basis for a claim or defense as of July 2, 2021. Tenants researching their rights under Rhode Island's fair-housing framework should look to the remaining active sections of ch. 34-37 and other applicable state law. Tenant-rights organizations in Rhode Island can help identify which current provisions may be relevant to a given housing situation.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-3
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-4
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-6
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-37
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-5
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-37

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