Housing (Landlords)

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 3161: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Authorizes municipalities, through ordinance, to require private real property owners to obtain a license to operate a dwelling unit as student housing.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill requires licensing for student housing, creating regulatory barriers that could limit housing development and reduce affordable housing options.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 8363: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Authorizes municipalities, through ordinance, to require private real property owners to obtain a license to operate a dwelling unit as student housing.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill requires licensing for student housing, creating regulatory barriers that could limit housing development and reduce affordable housing options.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 8112: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Adds a provision that allows a tenant to pay the last month's rent or any other prepaid rent. It also increases the amount that a security deposit can be requested from one to two (2) months of rent.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingIncreases security deposit limit from 1 to 2 months rent, weakening tenant financial protections and affordability per housing topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2617: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Adds a provision that allows a tenant to pay the last month's rent or any other prepaid rent. It also increases the amount that a security deposit can be requested from one to two (2) months of rent.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingIncreases security deposit limit from 1 to 2 months rent, raising financial barriers for tenants and weakening tenant protections under housing policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2121: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATION

Allows a landlord that did not obtain a lead certificate pursuant to the lead mitigation laws of chapter 128.1 of title 42 due to the fact that the state lacks the adequate resources to conduct inspections.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingPermits landlords to skip lead inspections due to state resource gaps, weakening tenant safety standards in housing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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