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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO PROPERTY – RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Cruz, Shekarchi, Kazarian, Speakman, Potter, Stewart,
Casimiro, Slater, Blazejewski, and Abney

     Date Introduced: March 03, 2023

     Referred To: House Municipal Government & Housing

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 34-18 of the General Laws entitled "Residential Landlord and Tenant

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Act" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     34-18-58. Fair limitation on rental application fees -- Effective January 1, 2024.

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     A landlord, lessor, sub-lessor, real estate broker, property management company, or

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designee shall not be allowed to require or demand any prospective tenant to pay for a rental

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application fee.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on January 1, 2024.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO PROPERTY – RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

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     This act would prohibit the requirement that a fee be paid for a rental application for real

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property.

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     This act would take effect on January 1, 2024.

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