Rhode Island H7655 allows tenants to implement energy conservation measures at their own expense.

Rhode Island H7655 amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to allow tenants to implement energy conservation measures, such as weather-stripping and insulation, at their own expense. This act does not permit structural changes to the building. It applies to dwellings and dwelling units, excluding group living, hotel, or rooming units. The tenant must notify the landlord of their intention to make repairs and wait for the landlord to act or demonstrate ongoing efforts to comply.

Rhode Island H7655 allows tenants to implement energy conservation measures at their own expense.

Rhode Island H7655 amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to allow tenants to implement energy conservation measures, such as weather-stripping and insulation, at their own expense. This act does not permit structural changes to the building. It applies to dwellings and dwelling units, excluding group living, hotel, or rooming units. The tenant must notify the landlord of their intention to make repairs and wait for the landlord to act or demonstrate ongoing efforts to comply.