Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 45-24.3 — Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code
Rhode Island statutory authority for local housing maintenance and occupancy codes: minimum standards for residential premises, inspection authority, and tenant remedies. 26 sections. Verified 2026-10-15.
Provisions (26)
§ 45-24.3-1
Short title
§ 45-24.3-10
General requirements relating to the safe and sanitary construction and maintenance of parts of dwellings and dwelling units
§ 45-24.3-11
Minimum space, use, and location requirements
§ 45-24.3-12
Rooming house
§ 45-24.3-13
General requirements relating to the safe and sanitary maintenance of nonresidential structures and premises
§ 45-24.3-14
Adoption of plans of inspection
§ 45-24.3-15
Inspections — Powers and duties of the enforcing officer
§ 45-24.3-16
Rules and regulations — Enforcement agencies — Housing board of review
§ 45-24.3-17
Notice of violation
§ 45-24.3-18
Penalties — District court jurisdiction — Review by supreme court — Duties of prosecutor
§ 45-24.3-19
Repairs and other corrective action — Demolition — Revolving fund
§ 45-24.3-19.1
Avoiding residential demolition through owner neglect
§ 45-24.3-2
Legislative findings
§ 45-24.3-20
Collection and dissemination of information
§ 45-24.3-21
Application for reconsideration — Conferences — Hearings — Emergencies — Obligations of owner — Court proceedings — Fees
§ 45-24.3-22
Conflict of provisions — Severability
§ 45-24.3-23
Repealed
§ 45-24.3-3
Purpose
§ 45-24.3-4
Applicability
§ 45-24.3-5
Definitions
§ 45-24.3-6
Responsibilities of owners and occupants
§ 45-24.3-7
Minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities
§ 45-24.3-8
Minimum standards for light and ventilation
§ 45-24.3-9
Minimum thermal standards for heating
§ 45-24.3-9.1
Repealed
§ 45-24.3-9.2