H7853

Restricts increases in monthly common expenses and limit special assessments to cover unforeseen costs not included in the condo association’s approved annual budget for common expenses where the minority of the units are deed-restricted units.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7853 restricts monthly common expense increases and limits special assessments for unforeseen costs in condo associations with.

Rhode Island H7853 amends the state's condominium law to restrict increases in monthly common expenses and limit special assessments for unforeseen costs not included in the approved annual budget for common expenses. This applies to condominium associations where the minority of units are deed-restricted. The bill also mandates that associations with deed-restricted units must have executive board members proportionate to the number of deed-restricted and market-rate units. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
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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