230 R.I. Code R. 30-15-1 § 230-RICR-30-15-1 § 1.4
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A.When used in these Rules, the following words, except as otherwise required by the context, shall have the following meanings: 1.“Applicant” means any Person filing an application for a License to operate a mobile and manufactured home park. 2.“Department” means the Department of Business Regulation. 3.“Director” means the Director of the Department of Business Regulation. 4.“Division” means the Division of Commercial Licensing and Regulation. 5.“License” means the Department license issued to an owner of a mobile home and manufactured home park in accordance with these Rules and the Act. 6.“Licensee” shall have the meaning provided in the Act. 7.“Mobile and Manufactured Home(s)” and “Home(s)” shall have the meaning provided in the Act. 8.“Mobile and Manufactured Home Park” shall have the meaning provided in the Act. 9.“Occupied Site” or “Site” means a lot on which a Mobile and Manufactured Home, a recreational vehicle, or any other similar type home or vehicle, by whatever name it may be called, is located, regardless of whether a Person or Persons currently reside therein. 10.“Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, sole proprietorship, public or private organization or any other entity, however formed.
Section 230-RICR-30-15-1 § 1.4 establishes the official vocabulary used throughout Rhode Island's rules governing mobile and manufactured home parks. Key terms such as "Applicant," "License," "Occupied Site," and "Person" are given specific meanings that apply whenever those words appear in the broader regulatory framework. Some definitions, like "Licensee" and "Mobile and Manufactured Home Park," are tied back to the underlying Act rather than restated here. Understanding these definitions is foundational to interpreting any other requirement in the rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and prospective operators of mobile and manufactured home parks in Rhode Island should familiarize themselves with the defined terms in § 230-RICR-30-15-1 § 1.4, as these definitions govern how the rules are interpreted throughout the regulatory scheme. For example, the definition of "Occupied Site" is broad — it covers any lot where a mobile home, manufactured home, recreational vehicle, or similar vehicle is located, regardless of current occupancy. Compliant operators generally apply these definitions consistently when completing licensing applications, maintaining records, and responding to regulatory inquiries directed by the Department of Business Regulation or the Division of Commercial Licensing and Regulation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile and manufactured home parks in Rhode Island benefit from understanding the foundational definitions set out in § 230-RICR-30-15-1 § 1.4, since these terms shape how the broader rules apply to their living situations. Notably, the definition of "Person" is expansive and includes individuals as well as various types of organizations, which can be relevant when identifying who holds responsibilities under the rules. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions affect their rights may consider reaching out to a tenant-rights organization or consulting the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation for guidance.
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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