New Real Estate Laws effective 1/1/26

New law takes effect 1/1/26 – short-term rentals and human trafficking prevention trainingHuman trafficking for commercial sex and/or labor is a serious human rights issue.   According to the Human Trafficking Hotline, trafficking can be connected to tourism...

Take action against a proposed 63% increase in re tax

The RI Association of REALTORS® is asking members and homeowners to contact their local RI State representatives and their local RI State Senators today! Article 5 of the proposed House Budget includes a 63% increase in the residential property conveyance tax with a...

New statewide short-term rental registration 1/30/25

New registration requirements go into effect soon. Rental properties that are rented for 30 nights or fewer at a time on a hosting platform, which includes real estate brokerage sites, must be registered with the RI Department of Business Regulation.  Read this...

Rental registration law

Rental Registration Law:  Rhode Island law requires landlords to register their rental units with the Rhode Island Department of Health by October 1, 2024. Pre-1978 rental units must also file lead certificates as part of the registration process unless they qualify...