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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 34 - Property » Chapter 34-18.2 - Leased Land Dwellings

Section 34-18.2-1. – Purpose.

§ 34-18.2-1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure the property rights of individuals who own residential dwelling located on leased lands. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 567, § 1.

Section 34-18.2-2. – Definitions.

§ 34-18.2-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) “Homeowner” shall mean and include any person, corporation, partnership or association owning a residential dwelling which is located on leased land. (2) “Land owner” shall mean and include any person, corporation, partnership or association owning land which is […]

Section 34-18.2-3. – Transfer of leased land — Right of first refusal.

§ 34-18.2-3. Transfer of leased land — Right of first refusal. (a) In any instance in which a landowner has been sent a certified letter from an incorporated homeowners’ association indicating that the association has at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the homeowners owning residential dwellings on the landowners’ land as members and has articles […]

Section 34-18.2-4. – Termination of lease.

§ 34-18.2-4. Termination of lease. (a) A landowner desiring to terminate a tenancy with a homeowner based on the discontinuation of the use of the leased land as leased land (and not for cause) shall provide the affected homeowner(s) with at least fifteen (15) months’ notice thereof. (b) In the event of a termination of […]

Section 34-18.2-5. – Rent increases for leased land.

§ 34-18.2-5. Rent increases for leased land. (a) A landowner, as defined in § 34-18.2-2, shall give the homeowner sixty (60) days’ written notice prior to any lot rent increase. The written notice shall set forth the current rent, the proposed rent, and the date upon which the increase shall take effect. (b) If a […]

Section 34-18.2-6. – Leased land exempt.

§ 34-18.2-6. Leased land exempt. The provisions of §§ 34-18-2.4 and 34-18-2.5 of this chapter shall not apply to any landowner who holds a recreation facility license under chapter 21 of title 23, or a trailer park or campground license issued by the municipality in which it is located or leased land that is leased […]