AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- RHODE ISLAND SURVIVOR EARLY LEASE TERMINATION ACT

Summary

The bill amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to allow a tenant—or any household member—who has been a victim of abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking within the past 150 days to terminate their lease without fees or future rent liability. It adds detailed definitions of those crimes and related terms. The change is meant to protect survivors by removing housing barriers.

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