515 R.I. Code R. 10-00-3 § 515-RICR-10-00-3 § 3.1
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The following regulations of the Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights were adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35. They were originally filed on February 23, 1993. Amendments were filed on September 16, 1993, and June 19, 2014. The Regulations are promulgated in accordance with R.I. Gen, Laws §§ 28-5-13(4); 34-37-6(j); 40-9.1-4; and 42-87-5(a).
Section 515-RICR-10-00-3 § 3.1 establishes the legal foundation for the Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights' regulations, tracing their authority to the state's Administrative Procedures Act and several Rhode Island General Laws statutes. The regulations were first filed in 1993 and have been amended twice since, most recently in 2014. This provision does not itself impose any requirement or prohibition but instead documents the rulemaking history and statutory basis for the Commission's authority.
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Property owners and managers operating in Rhode Island should be aware that the fair housing and anti-discrimination rules enforced by the Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights derive their legal authority from the statutes cited in 515-RICR-10-00-3 § 3.1, including R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-6(j), which relates to housing discrimination. Understanding that these regulations carry the full weight of the Administrative Procedures Act helps operators appreciate that compliance obligations are grounded in formal rulemaking. Operators generally stay informed of any future amendments to these regulations, as the provision's history shows the rules have been updated over time.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Rhode Island benefit from knowing that the Commission for Human Rights' regulations, authorized under 515-RICR-10-00-3 § 3.1, are backed by multiple state statutes addressing employment, housing, disability, and other protected categories. This authorization provision confirms that the Commission has formal rulemaking power, which underpins the enforceability of any rights those regulations protect. Tenants who believe their rights under these regulations have been violated may consider filing a complaint with the Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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