§ 45-24.2-1. Legislative findings. It is hereby found and declared: (1) That there exist, in the various cities and towns numerous dwellings and dwelling premises which are substandard due to dilapidation, deterioration and disrepair of dwellings and dwelling premises, structural defects, uncleanliness, lack of adequate ventilation, light, sanitary, heating, and hot water facilities, overcrowding of […]
§ 45-24.2-10. Construction of chapter. This chapter shall be construed most favorably to cities and towns, its intention being to give cities and towns the fullest and most complete powers possible concerning the subject matter of the chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 87, § 1.
§ 45-24.2-11. Rent payments. Notwithstanding any lease or other agreement, if the enforcing officer of any city or town, which has adopted the provisions of this chapter, has ordered the repair, alteration, or improvement of a dwelling in that the officer has disclosed the dwelling to be a serious hazard or imminent peril to the […]
§ 45-24.2-12. Moving expenses — Violations. (a) If any property owner is cited for minimum housing violations, causing a tenant to vacate the subject property as a result of the property being declared unfit for habitation by the local code enforcement agency vested with the authority, the owner is liable to the tenant for all […]
§ 45-24.2-2. Definitions. (a) “Board” means the board established or designated as the housing board of review. (b) “Dwelling” means any building or structure or part thereof, including hotels and rooming houses, that is used, occupied, or intended to be used or occupied for human habitation, and includes dwelling premises, appurtenances, and facilities belonging to […]
§ 45-24.2-3. Powers of councils. (a) For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare, and for the purpose of making dwellings and dwelling places safe, sanitary, and fit for human habitation, any city or town council has powers in accordance with the provisions of this chapter within the limits of […]
§ 45-24.2-4. Establishment of enforcement agencies. The city and town councils authorized to adopt ordinances relating to minimum standards may further provide for the creation and establishment of divisions, offices, departments, bureaus, and agencies and their respective officers, deputies, and agents as may be required to enforce and administer the powers and duties authorized by […]
§ 45-24.2-5. Housing board of review. (a) The city and town councils authorized to adopt standards relating to minimum housing may provide for the selection and organization of a housing board of review consisting of five (5) members; provided, that in the case of the housing board of review of the city of Providence, there […]
§ 45-24.2-5.1. Present appointments unaffected. Nothing contained in § 45-24.2-5 shall in any way alter any other part or provision of this title or any appointments made under its provisions, all of which remain in full force and effect. History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 222, § 2.
§ 45-24.2-6. Court review. Any person, including the enforcing officer, aggrieved by any decision of the board, whether established by § 45-24.3-16 or by any ordinance, rule, or regulation passed pursuant either to this chapter or to any special act governing minimum housing, may appeal a decision to the district court encompassing the area wherein […]
§ 45-24.2-7. Penalties — District court jurisdiction — Providence housing court — Lead court calendar — Municipal court of the town of North Providence — Review by Supreme Court. (a) Failure to comply with any ordinance, rule, or regulation passed pursuant either to the authority hereof or to any special act governing minimum housing shall […]
§ 45-24.2-8. Court proceedings. (a) The district court has, upon proceedings instituted in the name of any of the several cities or towns, power to proceed according to equity to: (1) Restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, or correct a violation; or (2) Order the repair, vacation, or demolition of any dwelling existing in violation of the […]
§ 45-24.2-9. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected. History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 87, § 1.
