R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 45-24.3 § 45-24.3-1
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This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Rhode Island Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code".
Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 45-24.3, Section 45-24.3-1 establishes the official name of this body of law: the "Rhode Island Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code." This short-title provision gives the chapter its formal citation name and signals that the sections that follow govern housing maintenance and occupancy standards across the state. It does not itself impose any requirements or prohibitions, but it anchors the legal framework under which those rules operate.
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Property owners and managers operating in Rhode Island should be aware that the regulatory framework governing housing conditions is formally titled the "Rhode Island Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code" under § 45-24.3-1. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with this chapter as a whole, since subsequent sections define the specific maintenance and occupancy obligations that apply to rental properties. Knowing the chapter's official name helps operators locate relevant regulations, reference the correct statute in communications, and understand the scope of the code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 45-24.3-1 establishes the official name of the law that sets housing maintenance and occupancy standards in Rhode Island — the "Rhode Island Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code." Tenants can use this citation when researching their rights, communicating with landlords, or contacting local housing authorities about conditions in their homes. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Chapter 45-24.3 can help explain how the broader code's protections may apply to specific housing conditions.
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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