Rental Inspections in Rhode Island (2026)
5 rules on the books across Rhode Island, 4 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Inspection Programs
Proactive rental inspection programs, registration requirements, systematic and periodic inspection cycles, what inspectors check, and the fees landlords pay to fund them.
Cranston
Significant RestrictionsCranston runs a public nuisance task force under Code § 15.12.315 that proactively investigates residential properties…
Read full rule →Providence
Some RestrictionsProvidence's fire prevention bureau must inspect every building and premises in the city on a fixed calendar, not only…
Read full rule →Warwick
Some RestrictionsWarwick requires owners of rental units ten years or older to notify the director of minimum housing before re-renting…
Read full rule →Tenant Complaint Process
How tenants can file complaints about code violations, what triggers a city inspection, and protections against landlord retaliation for reporting issues.
Cranston
Some RestrictionsAny complaint to Cranston's department of inspections alleging a building code or minimum housing code violation…
Read full rule →Pawtucket
Some RestrictionsA Pawtucket tenant reports a suspected housing standards problem to the Division of Zoning and Code Enforcement, which…
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