R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 6-13.1 § 6-13.1-14
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Any person who violates the provisions of §§ 6-13.1-12 and/or 6-13.1-13 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall pay a fine of five hundred dollars ($500).
Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-14, any person who violates the unfair or deceptive trade practices provisions set out in §§ 6-13.1-12 and 6-13.1-13 faces criminal misdemeanor liability and a mandatory $500 fine. This provision elevates certain consumer-protection violations beyond civil remedies into the realm of criminal law. The penalty applies per violation of the referenced sections.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Rhode Island should be aware that § 6-13.1-14 attaches criminal misdemeanor consequences—including a $500 fine—to conduct that violates §§ 6-13.1-12 and 6-13.1-13. Compliant operators generally review their practices around disclosures, representations, and dealings with tenants to ensure they do not cross into territory covered by those sections. Maintaining clear, accurate, and non-deceptive communications is a hallmark of operations that avoid exposure under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rhode Island tenants should know that § 6-13.1-14 makes violations of §§ 6-13.1-12 and 6-13.1-13 a criminal misdemeanor, carrying a $500 fine for the offending party. If a tenant believes a landlord has engaged in conduct covered by those sections, general enforcement paths include reporting the conduct to the Rhode Island Attorney General's office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with the state's consumer protection framework. Understanding which specific acts fall under §§ 6-13.1-12 and 6-13.1-13 is an important first step in evaluating whether § 6-13.1-14 may be relevant.
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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