R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 31-44 § 31-44-23
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This chapter shall not apply to manufactured homes that are not located in a mobile and manufactured home park and which meet the criteria set forth in § 45-24-31.
Rhode Island General Laws § 31-44-23 carves out a specific category of manufactured homes from the protections and requirements of Chapter 31-44. Homes that are not situated within a mobile and manufactured home park and that satisfy the criteria defined in § 45-24-31 fall entirely outside the chapter's scope. In effect, the rule draws a boundary around which manufactured homes the chapter governs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of manufactured home parks should be aware that § 31-44-23 limits Chapter 31-44's reach to homes actually located within a qualifying mobile and manufactured home park. If a manufactured home on your property sits outside such a park setting and meets the § 45-24-31 criteria, the obligations imposed by Chapter 31-44 generally would not apply to that home. Compliant operators typically assess each home's location and classification before determining which regulatory framework governs their relationship with residents.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you live in a manufactured home, § 31-44-23 determines whether Chapter 31-44's protections extend to your situation based on where your home is located and whether it meets the criteria in § 45-24-31. Residents whose homes are inside a mobile and manufactured home park are generally within the chapter's coverage, while those outside such a park setting may not be. Tenants uncertain about their coverage status may find it helpful to contact a Rhode Island tenant-rights organization or consult the Rhode Island Housing resources for guidance on which rules apply.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 15, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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