Limits rent increases to 4% annually, but allows an additional increase for taxes, insurance, or health and safety costs if the landlord gets an exemption from the secretary of housing, and provides tenants civil remedies for violations.

PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Limits rent increases to 4% annually, but allows an additional increase for taxes, insurance, or health and safety costs if the landlord gets an exemption from the secretary of housing, and provides tenants civil remedies for violations.

• RI H7371Sets the zoning statewide for “family child care homes” to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum.
• RI H7654Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.
• RI H7803Establishes the state-funded rental subsidy program.
• RI H8000Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.
• RI H8005Amends the standards and limitations on permitted parking requirements for dwelling units.