Rhode Island
Statute link:
CHAPTER 34-18 Residential Landlord and Tenant Act http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/INDEX.HTM
Other links:
THE RHODE ISLAND LANDLORD-TENANT HANDBOOK http://www.planning.state.ri.us/landlord/default.htm
Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights 10 Abbott Park Place Providence, RI 02903-3768 (401) 277-2661
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