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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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A N A C T

RELATING TO PROPERTY - COMMERCIAL LEASING AND OTHER ESTATES

     Introduced By: Representatives Edwards, Trillo, Petrarca, and Guthrie

     Date Introduced: February 09, 2012

     Referred To: House Corporations

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 34-18.1 of the General Laws entitled "Commercial Leasing and

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Other Estates" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     34-18.1-21. Prohibited provisions in leases and rental agreements. – A rental or lease

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agreement may not interfere with the tenant's right of quiet enjoyment by prohibiting or limiting

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the tenant's opportunity to invite contractors and other persons or entities providing repairs and

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other services onto the premises for the purpose of providing such repairs and other services. This

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prohibition shall extend to rental agreements for docks, piers and marina slips.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

RELATING TO PROPERTY - COMMERCIAL LEASING AND OTHER ESTATES

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     This act would prohibit landlords of commercial property from limiting or restricting who

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may provide repairs and services to their tenants.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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