R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 42-11.2 § 42-11.2-13
Tenant rent
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Each eligible tenant receiving benefits under this chapter shall pay thirty percent (30%) of the tenant's adjusted income for its housing costs. Any amounts paid on behalf of tenants under the rental assistance program shall not be considered in determining the amount of welfare or other public assistance to which they are entitled.
Under Rhode Island General Laws § 42-11.2-13, eligible tenants who receive benefits through this rental assistance program are required to contribute thirty percent of their adjusted income toward housing costs. Any rental assistance payments made on a tenant's behalf through the program are excluded from calculations used to determine eligibility or benefit amounts for welfare or other public assistance programs. This provision is designed to ensure that receiving rental assistance does not inadvertently reduce a tenant's access to other forms of public support.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 42-11.2-13 establishes that a tenant's share of housing costs under this program is set at thirty percent of the tenant's adjusted income, with the remainder covered by the rental assistance program. Compliant operators generally work within the program's framework to collect only the tenant-owed portion and coordinate with the administering agency for the program-covered share. Understanding this cost structure helps property owners accurately account for rent payments and avoid billing tenants for amounts the program is responsible for covering.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 42-11.2-13, your financial obligation for housing costs while receiving benefits through this chapter is capped at thirty percent of your adjusted income, with the program covering the balance. Importantly, the rental assistance payments made on your behalf cannot be counted against you when authorities determine your eligibility for welfare or other public assistance programs. Tenants who believe this protection is not being honored may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the administering agency to understand available options.
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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