Section 860-RICR-00-00-2.7 - Tenant RightsA. Tenants shall have the right to file a complaint with HRC if the Owner's response to a Notice of Deteriorating Conditions is unsatisfactory or if the lead hazard mitigation performed is unsatisfactory.B. Tenants shall have the right to voluntarily notify the Owner of any At-Risk Occupants, potential or otherwise, at any point before, during, or after unit Turnover. At-Risk Occupants have the right to lead safe housing.C. Households that include an At-Risk Occupant shall have the right of a private action to seek injunctive relief from a court with jurisdiction against the Owner to compel lead safe compliance. A person who prevails is entitled to an award of the costs of the litigation and reasonable attorney's fees in an amount to be fixed by the court.860 R.I. Code R. 860-RICR-00-00-2.7
Amended effective 1/2/2019