R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18.2 § 34-18.2-6
Leased land exempt
Operative Text
The provisions of §§ 34-18-2.4 and 34-18-2.5 of this chapter shall not apply to any landowner who holds a recreation facility license under chapter 21 of title 23, or a trailer park or campground license issued by the municipality in which it is located or leased land that is leased to at least ninety percent (90%) of the homeowners on a seasonal basis.
Section 34-18.2-6 of Rhode Island General Laws carves out an exemption from certain landlord-tenant protections—specifically those found in §§ 34-18-2.4 and 34-18-2.5—for particular categories of landowners. The exemption covers landowners who hold a recreation facility license under chapter 21 of title 23, those with a trailer park or campground license issued by their local municipality, and those whose land is leased on a seasonal basis to at least 90% of the homeowners on the property. In other words, these specific licensing and leasing circumstances remove the landowner from the obligations those two sections would otherwise impose.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Landowners operating under § 34-18.2-6's exemption—such as those holding a qualifying recreation facility license, a municipal trailer park or campground license, or leasing land seasonally to at least 90% of homeowners—generally fall outside the scope of §§ 34-18-2.4 and 34-18-2.5. Operators in these categories typically document their licensing status and the seasonal nature of their leasing arrangements to demonstrate that the exemption applies to their situation. Maintaining clear records of licensure and the proportion of homeowners on seasonal leases is a common practice for landowners seeking to rely on this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you reside on land that may fall under § 34-18.2-6's exemption—such as a campground, trailer park, or seasonally leased community—the protections provided by §§ 34-18-2.4 and 34-18-2.5 may not apply to your arrangement. Understanding whether your landowner holds a qualifying recreation facility license or a municipal trailer park or campground license, or whether at least 90% of homeowners lease on a seasonal basis, can be relevant to determining which rights are available to you. Tenant-rights organizations in Rhode Island can help clarify whether this exemption applies and what other protections, if any, may still be available under state or local law.
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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