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RI Gen L § 45-24.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.1 - Historical Area Zoning|Section 45-24.1-10 - Enforcement.

§ 45-24.1-10. Enforcement.(a) Any authorized local official or any local building official may bring an action against any property owner who fails to comply with the requirements of § 45-24.1-4. Actions shall be brought in the superior court having jurisdiction where the violation occurred or is likely to occur; provided, that where the violation has occurred, or is likely to occur in the city of Providence, the action shall be brought in the municipal housing court in the city. Plaintiffs may seek restraining orders and injunctive relief to restrain and enjoin violations or threatened violations of this chapter.(b) Provided, further, that every person who shall have any historical building, or portion of a historical building demolished without the requisite permits as required by chapter 45-24.1 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) and/or imprisonment of up to one year.History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 191, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 373, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 486, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 372, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-24.1-11 - 45-24.1-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.1 - Historical Area Zoning|Section 45-24.1-11 - 45-24.1-19 - Repealed.

§ 45-24.1-11 — 45-24.1-19. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 45-24.1-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.1 - Historical Area Zoning|Section 45-24.1-20 - Preservation of historic structures in Pawtucket.

§ 45-24.1-20. Preservation of historic structures in Pawtucket.In addition to all other powers granted by the provisions of this chapter, the city of Pawtucket is authorized by ordinance to establish, upon recommendation of its historic district commission, a list of specified buildings or structures which are deemed to be of historic or architectural value, and, from time to time, to add or delete from the list in the same manner as it is presently empowered, to establish or change areas of classification of zoning, and to regulate the construction, alteration, repair, moving, and demolition of buildings and structures.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 49, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-24.1-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.1 - Historical Area Zoning|Section 45-24.1-21 - Preservation of historical structures in Narragansett.

§ 45-24.1-21. Preservation of historical structures in Narragansett.In addition to all other powers granted by the provisions of this chapter, the town of Narragansett is authorized by ordinance to establish, upon recommendation of its historic districts commission, a list of specified buildings or structures which are deemed to be of historic or architectural value, and, from time to time, to add to or delete from the list in the same manner as it is presently empowered; to establish or change areas of classification of zoning; and to regulate the construction, alteration, repair, moving, and demolition of buildings and structures.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 49, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-24.1-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.1 - Historical Area Zoning|Section 45-24.1-22 - Preservation of historical structures in New Shoreham.

§ 45-24.1-22. Preservation of historical structures in New Shoreham.In addition to all other powers granted by provisions of this chapter, the town of New Shoreham is authorized by ordinance to establish, upon recommendation of its historic district commission, a list of specified buildings or structures which are deemed to be of historic or architectural value, and, from time to time, to add to or delete from the list in the same manner as it is presently empowered, to establish or change areas of classification of zoning, and to regulate the construction, alteration, repair, moving, and demolition of buildings and structures.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 33, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 38, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-24.1-23 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.1 - Historical Area Zoning|Section 45-24.1-23 - Preservation of historic structures in Cumberland.

§ 45-24.1-23. Preservation of historic structures in Cumberland.In addition to all other powers granted by the provisions of this chapter, the town of Cumberland is authorized by ordinance to establish, upon recommendation of its historic district commission, a list of specified buildings or structures that are deemed to be of historic or architectural value, and, from time to time, to add or delete from the list by ordinance, and to require that demolition of properties on the list be delayed for a period of time as authorized by ordinance to provide time to evaluate prescribed alternatives to demolition.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 45, § 1; P.L. 2020, ch. 56, § 2.
RI Gen L § 45-24.2-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.2 - Minimum Housing Standards|Section 45-24.2-1 - Legislative findings.

§ 45-24.2-1. Legislative findings.It is hereby found and declared:(1) That there exist, in the various cities and towns numerous dwellings and dwelling premises which are substandard due to dilapidation, deterioration and disrepair of dwellings and dwelling premises, structural defects, uncleanliness, lack of adequate ventilation, light, sanitary, heating, and hot water facilities, overcrowding of dwellings, occupancy of unfit dwellings, and other conditions and defects which increase the hazards of illness, disease, fire, accidents, and other calamities;(2) That these conditions, singly or in combination, endanger the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the people of the various cities and towns, and give impetus to the development, continuation, extension, and aggravation of blighted and substandard housing conditions; and(3) That it is a matter of legislative determination that the establishment of minimum standards for dwellings is essential to the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 87, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-24.2-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.2 - Minimum Housing Standards|Section 45-24.2-2 - Definitions.

§ 45-24.2-2. Definitions.(a) "Board" means the board established or designated as the housing board of review.(b) "Dwelling" means any building or structure or part thereof, including hotels and rooming houses, that is used, occupied, or intended to be used or occupied for human habitation, and includes dwelling premises, appurtenances, and facilities belonging to the dwelling or usually enjoyed with it. Whenever the word "dwelling" is used in this chapter, it shall be construed as if followed by the words "or any part thereof".(c) "Dwelling premises" means the land and auxiliary buildings, used or intended to be used in connection with the dwelling.(d) "Enforcing officer" means the head, or his or her duly authorized representative, of the division, bureau, office, department, or agency responsible for enforcing and administering any ordinance, rule, or regulation adopted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.(e) "Limited equity housing cooperative" means a limited equity cooperative housing corporation chartered pursuant to chapter 6.1 of title 7.(f) "Low income residents" means those residents with incomes not exceeding fifty percent (50%) of the median household income as reported in the most recent federal census.(g) "Moderate income residents" means those residents with incomes not exceeding eighty percent (80%) of the median household income as reported in the most recent federal census.History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 87, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 256, § 8; P.L. 1987, ch. 185, § 2.
RI Gen L § 45-24.2-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.2 - Minimum Housing Standards|Section 45-24.2-4 - Establishment of enforcement agencies.

§ 45-24.2-4. Establishment of enforcement agencies.The city and town councils authorized to adopt ordinances relating to minimum standards may further provide for the creation and establishment of divisions, offices, departments, bureaus, and agencies and their respective officers, deputies, and agents as may be required to enforce and administer the powers and duties authorized by this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 87, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-24.2-5.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.2 - Minimum Housing Standards|Section 45-24.2-5.1 - Present appointments unaffected.

§ 45-24.2-5.1. Present appointments unaffected.Nothing contained in § 45-24.2-5 shall in any way alter any other part or provision of this title or any appointments made under its provisions, all of which remain in full force and effect.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 222, § 2.
RI Gen L § 45-24.2-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.2 - Minimum Housing Standards|Section 45-24.2-6 - Court review.

§ 45-24.2-6. Court review.Any person, including the enforcing officer, aggrieved by any decision of the board, whether established by § 45-24.3-16 or by any ordinance, rule, or regulation passed pursuant either to this chapter or to any special act governing minimum housing, may appeal a decision to the district court encompassing the area wherein the real estate is located. Appeal shall be made by filing a complaint with the court stating the facts upon which the appeal is based and setting forth the reasons for the appeal. The complaint shall be filed within thirty (30) days after mailing notice of the final decision of the board, and copies of the complaint shall be served upon the board and all other parties of record in the manner prescribed by applicable procedural rules of the district court. A party aggrieved by any judgment of the district court may seek further review by the supreme court in accordance with § 8-8-3.2(b).History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 87, § 1; P.L. 1977, ch. 277, § 5; P.L. 1978, ch. 182, § 2.
RI Gen L § 45-24.2-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.2 - Minimum Housing Standards|Section 45-24.2-7 - Penalties - District court jurisdiction - Providence housing court - Lead court calendar - Municipal court of the town of North Providence - Review by Supreme Court.

§ 45-24.2-7. Penalties — District court jurisdiction — Providence housing court — Lead court calendar — Municipal court of the town of North Providence — Review by Supreme Court.(a) Failure to comply with any ordinance, rule, or regulation passed pursuant either to the authority hereof or to any special act governing minimum housing shall constitute a violation, as defined in § 11-1-2, punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation, and each day's failure to comply with any provision shall constitute a separate violation. The district court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of all violations as provided in § 12-3-1; provided, that in the city of Providence, the Providence housing court shall have jurisdiction to try violations occurring within the city of Providence; provided, further, that in the town of North Providence, the municipal court of the town of North Providence shall have jurisdiction to try violations occurring within the town of North Providence, but only in the event that the city shall by ordinance create a court for the purpose of exercising jurisdiction over minimum housing standards. A party aggrieved by any judgment of the district court imposing a fine pursuant to this section may seek review by the supreme court in accordance with § 12-22-1.1.(b) The city council of the city of Providence may establish within its housing court a separate calendar within the jurisdiction of the housing court to be known and referred to as the "lead court calendar" for the hearing trial and disposition of actions involving lead within buildings and on premises or property in the city of Providence, including, but not limited to, actions brought pursuant to chapter 24.6 of title 23 ("Lead Poisoning Prevention Act") and/or chapter 128.1 of title 42 ("Lead Hazard Mitigation"). The jurisdiction of the "lead court calendar" of the Providence housing court shall be concurrent with any other court or entity given jurisdiction to hear such matters under the general laws. A justice of the lead court calendar may defer or order a case removed to another court or forum of competent jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, an appropriate administrative agency, if the judge determines that such other court or forum would be a more appropriate court or forum to hear the matter involved.History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 87, § 1; P.L. 1977, ch. 277, § 4; P.L. 1978, ch. 182, § 2; P.L. 1986, ch. 547, § 8; P.L. 1995, ch. 17, § 3; P.L. 1996, ch. 214, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 89, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 135, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-24.2-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.2 - Minimum Housing Standards|Section 45-24.2-8 - Court proceedings.

§ 45-24.2-8. Court proceedings.(a) The district court has, upon proceedings instituted in the name of any of the several cities or towns, power to proceed according to equity to:(1) Restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, or correct a violation; or(2) Order the repair, vacation, or demolition of any dwelling existing in violation of the provisions of any ordinance passed or to otherwise compel compliance with all of the provisions of any ordinance adopted pursuant to the authority of this chapter or any special act governing minimum housing standards.(b) When, under the provisions of any ordinance passed pursuant to the authority of this chapter or any special act, any work is done or material furnished by any enforcing officer or by the officer's order at the expense of the owner or other persons interested, the value of that work and material may be recovered in an action brought against the owner or other interested person or persons, and if any work or materials has been done or furnished at the cost of the city or town, the enforcing officer shall cause the action to be brought in the name of the city or town. Upon the entry of any case or proceeding brought under the provisions of any ordinance passed pursuant to the authority of this chapter or any special act, the court shall, at the request of either party, advance the case so that it may be heard and determined with as little delay as possible. All proceedings instituted in the names of the several cities or towns are exempt from the payment of the district court filing fees. A party aggrieved by any judgment of the district court may seek review by the supreme court in accordance with § 8-8-3.2(b).History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 87, § 1; P.L. 1977, ch. 277, § 5; P.L. 1978, ch. 182, § 2.
RI Gen L § 45-24.2-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.2 - Minimum Housing Standards|Section 45-24.2-9 - Severability.

§ 45-24.2-9. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 87, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-24.2-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.2 - Minimum Housing Standards|Section 45-24.2-10 - Construction of chapter.

§ 45-24.2-10. Construction of chapter.This chapter shall be construed most favorably to cities and towns, its intention being to give cities and towns the fullest and most complete powers possible concerning the subject matter of the chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 87, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-24.2-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.2 - Minimum Housing Standards|Section 45-24.2-11 - Rent payments.

§ 45-24.2-11. Rent payments.Notwithstanding any lease or other agreement, if the enforcing officer of any city or town, which has adopted the provisions of this chapter, has ordered the repair, alteration, or improvement of a dwelling in that the officer has disclosed the dwelling to be a serious hazard or imminent peril to the health, safety, or welfare of the occupants, then the obligations of paying the rent to the landlord are suspended, and the rent shall be paid into an escrow account established by the enforcing officer to be paid to the landlord or any other party authorized to make repairs (including the enforcing officer) to defray the costs of correcting the conditions, and no action shall be maintained by the landlord against the tenant for the rent or for possession. Sums paid into the escrow fund in excess of those necessary to make repairs shall be paid to the landlord on completion. If the tenant fails to make payments to the enforcing officer then an action for rent or possession may be maintained, subject to any defenses that the tenant may have under the lease or agreement.History of Section.P.L. 1968, ch. 52, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-24.2-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.2 - Minimum Housing Standards|Section 45-24.2-12 - Moving expenses - Violations.

§ 45-24.2-12. Moving expenses — Violations.(a) If any property owner is cited for minimum housing violations, causing a tenant to vacate the subject property as a result of the property being declared unfit for habitation by the local code enforcement agency vested with the authority, the owner is liable to the tenant for all reasonable moving expenses incurred by the tenant. The owner is not responsible for this expense if it is determined that the owner was not the cause of the violations, and has the right to appeal any citation or declaration in accordance with the provisions of § 45-24.2-5(b).(b) This section does not apply to any secured party which takes title to the property by enforcement of its interests.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 139, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-24.3-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.3 - Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code|Section 45-24.3-1 - Short title.

§ 45-24.3-1. Short title.This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Rhode Island Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code".History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 325, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-24.3-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.3 - Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code|Section 45-24.3-2 - Legislative findings.

§ 45-24.3-2. Legislative findings.(a) It is found that there exists, and may in the future exist within the state of Rhode Island, premises, dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, structures, or parts thereof, which by reason of their structure, equipment, sanitation, maintenance, use, or occupancy, affect or are likely to adversely affect the public health, including the physical, mental, and social well-being of persons and families, safety, and general welfare. To correct and prevent the existence of these adverse conditions, and to achieve and maintain levels of residential environmental quality as will protect and promote health, safety, and general welfare, it is further found that the establishment of minimum housing standards for the state of Rhode Island is required.(b) It is further found that conditions existing on blighted premises are dangerous to the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the people, and that conditions existing on blighted premises necessitate excessive and disproportionate expenditure of public funds for public health and safety, crime prevention, fire protection, and other public services, and that the conditions existing on blighted premises cause a drain upon public revenue, impairing the efficient and economical exercise of governmental functions in these areas.(c) It is further found that the elimination of blighted premises, and the prevention of the recurrence of blighted premises, is in the best interest of the public, and that the accomplishment of this end will be fostered and encouraged by the enactment of this chapter. The enactment and enforcement of this chapter is thereby declared to be essential to the public interest. It is intended that the provisions of this chapter be liberally construed to effectuate its previously stated purposes.History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 325, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-24.3-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.3 - Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code|Section 45-24.3-3 - Purpose.

§ 45-24.3-3. Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by establishing minimum standards governing the condition and maintenance of all dwellings and dwelling premises or structures; establishing minimum standards governing utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to make dwellings safe, sanitary, and fit for human habitation; fixing certain responsibilities and duties of owners, operators, and occupants of dwellings and dwelling premises and structures; fixing the conditions whereby certain dwellings or structures may be declared unfit for occupancy and condemned for human habitation; and fixing penalties for violations of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 325, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-24.3-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-24.3 - Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code|Section 45-24.3-4 - Applicability.

§ 45-24.3-4. Applicability.(a) Every portion of a building or its premises used or intended to be used for the purpose of dwelling, living, eating, sleeping, or cooking, or occupancy, comply with the provisions of this chapter and with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter irrespective of when the building was constructed, altered, or repaired, and irrespective of any permits or licenses issued for the use or occupancy of the dwelling and dwelling premises or structure, for the construction or repair of the dwelling or structure, or for the installation or repair of dwelling equipment prior to January 1, 1971. This chapter establishes minimum standards for the initial and continued occupancy of all dwellings and structures, and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established by the state or a corporate unit for the construction, repair, or use of a building or the installation of building equipment except as they may be in conflict with the provisions of this chapter as provided by § 45-24.3-19.(b) Matters governed by and conforming to the provisions of the State Building Code (§ 23-27.3-100.0 et seq.) shall prevail for all structures, dwellings, and dwelling units constructed, altered or repaired since July 1, 1977, providing the structure, dwelling or dwelling units conform in their entirety to the prevailing edition of the building codes in effect at the time of construction or occupancy, as evidenced by the date of issuance of a building permit issuance or date of issuance of a certificate of occupancy.History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 325, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 42, § 1.