Landlord tenant laws

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Rhode Island Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: Provides the statutory framework governing rental agreements, as well as the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in Rhode Island. This is found in Title 34 of the Rhode Island General Laws, Chapter 18.
Rhode Island Housing: Offers a variety of resources for housing, including affordable rental listings, rental assistance programs, and information on renters' rights and responsibilities.
Rhode Island Department of Health: Provides guidance on health and safety in rental housing, including regulations on lead poisoning prevention and other health-related housing issues.
Rhode Island Legal Services: Offers free legal aid to low-income residents of Rhode Island, including assistance with housing issues such as evictions, landlord-tenant disputes, and fair housing rights.
Center for Justice: A nonprofit legal services organization that provides advocacy and legal representation for low-income individuals in Rhode Island, including areas related to housing and tenants' rights.
Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE): Focuses on social justice issues in Rhode Island, including housing and tenants' rights, advocating for fair and affordable housing for all residents.
Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless: Works to eliminate homelessness in Rhode Island through advocacy, education, and services, including support for tenant rights and access to affordable housing.
Rhode Island Rental Housing Association: Provides resources, educational opportunities, and advocacy for landlords and property managers to promote a professional and ethical rental housing industry in Rhode Island.
RentReliefRI: A program offering financial assistance to help Rhode Island renters who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to cover rent and utility arrears, and ongoing rental and utility expenses.
Rhode Island Housing Assistance Programs: Includes various programs to assist with housing costs for low-income families, elderly residents, and individuals with disabilities.
Community Mediation Center of Rhode Island: Provides mediation services to help resolve disputes between landlords and tenants amicably, aiming to prevent the need for legal action.
Municipal Housing Authorities: Local housing authorities offer information on public housing and Section 8 voucher programs, as well as regulations and assistance programs specific to their communities.
Rhode Island Judiciary's Public Resources: Offers access to legal forms, information on the court process for landlord-tenant disputes, and resources for representing oneself in court.
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