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S TATE OF RHODE IS LAND
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:
SECTION 1. Chapter 34-18 of the General Laws entitled "Residential Landlord and Tenant 1
Act" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: 2
34-18-58. Fair limitation on rental application fees -- Effective January 1, 2024. 3
A landlord, lessor, sub-lessor, real estate broker, property management company, or 4
designee shall not be allowed to require or demand any prospective tenant to pay for a rental 5
application fee. 6
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on January 1, 2024. 7
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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 1
property. 2
This act would take effect on January 1, 2024. 3
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