230 R.I. Code R. 30-15-1 § 230-RICR-30-15-1 § 1.7
Licensee Obligations
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A.In addition to the duties and obligations required by the Act, Licensees shall be required to: 1.Provide sufficient electrical service to accommodate all Homes within the Park. Such service shall meet all applicable state and local electrical codes and must be a minimum of 100 amperes for all new Homes. Older Homes must have adequate electrical service sized to the individual Homes; 2.Provide clean and potable water to each and every Home in the Park; adequate water pressure to allow for the ordinary day-to-day needs of all the Homes within the Park; water and sewer lines and connections in good working order; and in the event of an emergency, temporary water or sewer service as necessary; 3.Provide park roads that are graded and maintained in good condition and plowed in winter, and substantially free from all potholes, snow accumulation or other obstructions at all times; 4.Provide each resident of the Park with a list of telephone numbers to be used for normal Park business operations, maintenance and emergencies; and 5.Provide for retention and storage of all leases, disclosure statements and rules and regulations for at least four (4) years after any resident of the Park to whom they relate vacates the Park.
Under Rhode Island regulation 230 RICR 30-15-1 § 1.7, operators of manufactured-home parks—referred to as Licensees—must meet a defined set of infrastructure and administrative obligations. These include supplying adequate electrical service (at least 100 amperes for new homes), clean and pressurized potable water, properly functioning sewer connections, well-maintained and plowed roads, and emergency utility backup when needed. Licensees must also give residents a contact list for park business and emergencies, and retain lease documents, disclosure statements, and park rules for at least four years after a resident leaves.
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Park operators subject to 230 RICR 30-15-1 § 1.7 generally maintain compliance by conducting regular inspections of electrical systems, water lines, sewer connections, and roadways to ensure they meet applicable state and local codes. Compliant operators keep a current, distributed list of phone numbers for maintenance and emergency contacts, and establish a records-retention system that preserves leases, disclosure statements, and rules for a minimum of four years following any resident's departure. Proactive documentation of infrastructure upgrades and maintenance activities supports a clear record of ongoing compliance with these obligations.
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Residents of Rhode Island manufactured-home parks are entitled to the infrastructure and administrative protections described in 230 RICR 30-15-1 § 1.7, including safe electrical service, clean water at adequate pressure, functional sewer connections, maintained and plowed roads, and a written list of park contact numbers. If a park operator appears to be falling short of these obligations—such as failing to restore water service during an emergency or neglecting road maintenance—tenants may consider documenting the conditions and reaching out to the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, which oversees park licensing under this regulation. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what options may be available, including how a violation of § 1.7 might be raised in a formal proceeding.
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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