H7658

Requires a housing code enforcement officer to give a copy of any housing code violation notice to all tenants of the building affected by a housing code violation along with any hearing dates scheduled for the violation.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7658 mandates housing code enforcement officers to provide tenants with copies of housing code violation notices and hearing dates.

Rhode Island H7658 amends the Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code to require housing code enforcement officers to give a copy of any housing code violation notice to all tenants of the building affected by a housing code violation, along with any hearing dates scheduled for the violation. This ensures tenants are informed about violations and related hearings, enhancing transparency and tenant rights. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 17

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Mar 17

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing