R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 6-13.1 § 6-13.1-8
Civil penalties
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Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall forfeit and pay to the state a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation. The attorney general, acting in the name of the state, may petition for recovery of civil penalties.
Rhode Island General Laws § 6-13.1-8 establishes that any person who violates the consumer-protection provisions of Chapter 6-13.1 may be required to pay a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each separate violation, with those funds going to the state. The Attorney General is authorized to bring a legal action on the state's behalf to collect these penalties. The provision sets a per-violation cap rather than a flat total, meaning multiple violations could each carry their own penalty up to that ceiling.
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Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-8, property owners and managers who engage in conduct covered by Chapter 6-13.1 face potential civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, payable to the state of Rhode Island. Operators who stay compliant with the chapter's requirements generally avoid exposure to enforcement actions brought by the Attorney General. Maintaining clear records of business practices and rental-related communications is a common step compliant operators take to demonstrate adherence to the chapter's standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-8 gives the Rhode Island Attorney General the authority to pursue civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation against parties who breach Chapter 6-13.1's consumer-protection provisions. While the penalty is paid to the state rather than directly to an individual tenant, the enforcement mechanism can serve as a meaningful check on prohibited conduct. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider contacting the Rhode Island Attorney General's office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what reporting options are available.
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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