Prohibits landlords from inquiring about an applicant's prior incarceration and from discriminating against those who have been released from prison.
Prohibits discrimination based on housing status, define "assistance animal", make it unlawful to issue discriminatory notices or statements relating to the sale, rental or leasing of housing and to delete an unconstitutional provision.
Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act
Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act
Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act
Amends the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act.
Creates a tenant bill of rights to the right to counsel, the right to habitability, the right to organize free, the right to be free from discrimination, the right to first refusal if the landlord decides to sell the property, and right to renew lease.