H7851

Requires condominium associations to conduct structural surveys and reserve studies, fund reserves at 15%, and plan for repairs.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7851 mandates structural surveys and reserve studies for condominiums over 20 years old, requiring funding of reserves at 15% and.

Rhode Island H7851 amends the state's condominium law to require associations of condominiums that are 20 years old or older to commission structural conditions surveys and reserve studies. These studies must identify safety hazards, necessary repairs, and a timeline for completion. The results of these surveys and studies must be shared with all unit owners and included in sales certificates for new unit owners. The executive board of the association must develop a plan addressing the short-term recommendations of the reserve study, which should be shared with all unit owners.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations