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R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-45 § 34-45-1

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Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
effective 10/15/2026Rhode IslandAffordable Housing Programs

Operative Text

R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-45 § 34-45-1
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Affordable Housing Preservation
Act of 1988".
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 34-45, Section 34-45-1 establishes the official name of this body of law as 'The Affordable Housing Preservation Act of 1988.' This is a title provision, meaning it sets the citation shorthand that courts, agencies, and the public may use when referring to the chapter as a whole. It does not itself impose requirements, grant rights, or create penalties.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Section 34-45-1 is the short-title provision of Rhode Island's Affordable Housing Preservation Act of 1988, found at R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-45. Property owners and managers referencing this chapter in legal documents, notices, or filings may cite it by this official name. The substantive obligations and rights that affect day-to-day operations appear in the sections that follow this title provision.

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

For Tenants

R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-45-1 gives the chapter its official name — the Affordable Housing Preservation Act of 1988 — which tenants and advocates may use when referencing this law in complaints, correspondence, or discussions with housing organizations. Because this section is purely a naming provision, any rights or protections available to tenants are found in the subsequent sections of Chapter 34-45. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Rhode Island housing law can help identify which provisions of this Act may be relevant to a particular 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 § 34-45-8
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-45-5
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-45-5
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-45-8
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-45-7
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-45-5
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-45-4
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-45-5

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