515 R.I. Code R. 10-00-2 § 515-RICR-10-00-2 § 2.1
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The following Regulations of the Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights were adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act. They were originally filed on August 9, 1979. Amendments were filed on September 24, 1985, February 23, 1993, June 21, 2001, and October 30, 2001. The Regulations are promulgated in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 11-24-4, 28-5-13(4), 34-37-6(j), 40-9.1-4 and 42-87-5(a).
Section 515-RICR-10-00-2 § 2.1 establishes the legal foundation for the Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights' regulations, tracing their origin to an initial filing in 1979 and a series of subsequent amendments through 2001. The regulations draw their authority from multiple Rhode Island General Laws covering areas such as public accommodations, fair employment, fair housing, and rights of people with disabilities. This provision does not itself impose requirements or prohibitions but instead documents the procedural and statutory basis under which the Commission's rules were created.
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Property owners and managers operating in Rhode Island should be aware that the Commission's regulations—rooted in the authorization set out at 515-RICR-10-00-2 § 2.1—carry the full force of law because they were adopted through the state's Administrative Procedures Act. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the underlying statutes cited in this provision, particularly R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-6(j), which relates to fair housing practices. Staying current with any future amendments to these regulations is a standard part of responsible property management in Rhode Island.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
The authorization provision at 515-RICR-10-00-2 § 2.1 confirms that the Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights has broad statutory authority to regulate conduct in areas including housing, giving its rules legal weight enforceable under state law. Tenants who believe their rights under these regulations have been violated may consider filing a complaint directly with the Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights, which is the body empowered by the statutes cited in this section. Tenant-rights organizations in Rhode Island can help explain how the Commission's complaint and investigation process generally works.
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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