New shoreline access disclosure law

In late June 2023, a new law gave members of the public the right to access private beaches up to ten feet above the “recognizable high tide line.” In 2024, legislation was filed to require sellers to notify buyers of the public’s shoreline access rights to make sure...

New law increases notice period for rent increases

Rhode Island’s Legislature recently concluded their 2024 session, in which they approved a new law that will increase the amount of notice that a landlord must provide a tenant before a rental increase takes effect. The Governor signed the law on 6/24/24, making...

Independent Contractors must file with RI DLT

RI DLT – 2023 Public Law Chapters 242 and 243 – require independent contractors to file electronically with the Department of Labor and Training (DLT) on an annual basis, “regardless of how many forms are filed.” This would seem to suggest an annual filing...

New Year, New Legal Requirements for Application Fees

Effective January 1, 2024, Rhode Island law will prohibit landlords, rental agents, and property managers from charging application fees to rental applications – with two exceptions. Landlords and their representatives will be able to charge applicants for the actual...