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S.2262

Requires effective January 1, 2027, that upon the execution of a lease agreement for a mobile and manufactured homes in a mobile and manufactured home park, a complete copy of the lease be provided to the tenant within ten (10) days of execution.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2262 mandates landlords to provide tenants with a complete copy of their lease within ten days of execution.

Rhode Island S2262 amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to require landlords to provide tenants with a complete copy of their lease within ten days of execution. This includes all pages, addenda, and any attachments incorporated into the lease. Failure to comply constitutes a violation, allowing tenants to seek remedies. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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1
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study

5 Yea

DRDDD

0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

May 7

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government