R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 42-11.2 § 42-11.2-14
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The executive department shall promptly develop regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter, pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of this title. These regulations may include the establishment of priorities for review of applications from owners in furtherance of the legislative purpose of this chapter.
Rhode Island General Laws § 42-11.2-14 directs the executive department to create implementing regulations for the housing chapter through the state's Administrative Procedures Act process. Those regulations may set priorities for reviewing applications from property owners, consistent with the chapter's legislative goals. The provision establishes a rulemaking obligation and grants the executive department discretion to shape how applications are handled administratively.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 42-11.2-14, the executive department is required to issue regulations that govern how this chapter is put into practice, including potentially establishing a priority order for reviewing owner applications. Compliant operators generally stay informed about any regulations promulgated under this chapter, since those rules will define the specific procedures and timelines that apply to their applications. Monitoring the Rhode Island Administrative Procedures Act rulemaking process is a common practice for property owners who anticipate submitting applications under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 42-11.2-14 establishes that the executive department must develop regulations implementing this chapter, which means the rules affecting tenants' rights under the chapter are shaped through a formal rulemaking process. Tenants can review those regulations once adopted to understand how application reviews are prioritized and how the chapter's protections are administered. Tenant-rights organizations can be a useful resource for tracking regulatory developments under this provision and understanding how adopted rules may affect housing rights.
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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