Rhode Island Statewide Rule

Rhode Island Condominium Board: Meetings, Notice & Records (RICIOA §§ 34-36.1-3.08, 3.18)

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Rhode Island (2026)

Rhode Island requires advance written notice of condominium meetings—10 to 60 days—stating the time, place, and agenda. Notably, the Act does not impose an open-meeting mandate. Owners may examine the association's financial records, which must be made available within 30 days of a request.

Key Facts

Meeting notice window: 10 to 60 days in advance (§ 34-36.1-3.08)
Open-meeting mandate: None in the statute
Minimum meeting frequency: At least annually
Records access: Within 30 days of request (§ 34-36.1-3.18)
Notice contents: Time, place, and agenda items required

Last verified: 2026-06-27

Full Breakdown

R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-36.1-3.08 requires the association to meet at least annually and that notice be hand-delivered or mailed "not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days in advance of any meeting," stating "the time and place of the meeting and the items on the agenda," including any proposed amendment, budget change, or removal of a director or officer. Unlike some UCIOA states, the section contains no requirement that board or association meetings be open to unit owners and no executive-session rules. For transparency, § 34-36.1-3.18 requires the association to "keep financial records sufficiently detailed" and make them "reasonably available for examination within thirty (30) days of a request by any unit owner and his or her authorized agent."

Violations & Penalties

No specific statutory penalty; an owner denied required notice or records access may seek enforcement in court, and a vote taken without proper notice may be challenged.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Rhode Island condominium board meetings open to all owners?

Not by statute. Section 34-36.1-3.08 sets notice rules (10–60 days, with agenda) but contains no open-meeting requirement or executive-session rules, so any right to attend board meetings depends on the association's own bylaws.

Can I inspect my Rhode Island condo association's financial records?

Yes. Section 34-36.1-3.18 requires the association to keep detailed financial records and make them reasonably available for examination within 30 days of a request by any unit owner or authorized agent.

How much notice must a Rhode Island association give before a meeting?

Between 10 and 60 days in advance, by hand delivery or prepaid mail, stating the time, place, and agenda—including any proposed amendment, budget change, or removal of a director or officer.

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