What disclosures must a landlord provide in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Radon (Disclosure of radon hazards and mitigation); Housing Code Violations (Disclosure of any outstanding housing code violations).

What happens if a Rhode Island landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Rhode Island Required Disclosures

3 required disclosures

Rhode Island law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 3 for Rhode Island, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Rhode Island law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Rhode Island landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Radon
Disclosure of radon hazards and mitigation
Legal basis: Rhode Island General Laws Section 34-18-22.1
Housing Code Violations
Disclosure of any outstanding housing code violations
Legal basis: Rhode Island General Laws Section 34-18-22.2

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Rhode Island?: Rhode Island requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Radon (Disclosure of radon hazards and mitigation); Housing Code Violations (Disclosure of any outstanding housing code violations).
What happens if a Rhode Island landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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