R.I. Gen. Laws §34-36-1
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Rhode Island Condominium Ownership Act (Pre-1982)
The original Rhode Island condominium statute (39 sections), governing condominiums created before July 1, 1982 where construction had commenced. Still in force, though certain sections of the newer Chapter 34-36.1 apply retroactively to pre-1982 condominiums for post-1982 events. Pre-1982 condos must disclose they are not covered by the 1982 Act.
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Statutory Text
Verified Aug 5, 2026 · OTHER
Chapter 36 Condominium Ownership Index of Sections § 34-36-1. Short title. § 34-36-2. Applicability. § 34-36-3. Definitions. § 34-36-4. Units deemed separable. § 34-36-5. Units may be held in ownership as in other property. § 34-36-6. Exclusive ownership and possession. § 34-36-7. Incidents of ownership. § 34-36-8. Compliance with declaration and rules. § 34-36-9. Alterations. § 34-36-10. Declaration — Recording. § 34-36-11. Deeds — Contents. § 34-36-12. Recording of instruments affecting property — Separate index. § 34-36-13. Survey map. § 34-36-14. Descriptions of unit. § 34-36-15. Bylaws — Recording. § 34-36-16. Bylaw provisions. § 34-36-17. Records of management. § 34-36-18. Release of initial liens. § 34-36-19. Unit liens. § 34-36-20. Common expenses — Payment. § 34-36-21. Interest of unit owner acquired on forced sale. § 34-36-22. Removal of property from application of chapter. § 34-36-23. Resubmission of property to chapter. § 34-36-24. Common profits and expenses — Distribution and charging. § 34-36-25. Voluntary conveyance of unit. § 34-36-26. Liability of unit owner for common expenses absolute. § 34-36-27. Separate assessment for taxation. § 34-36-28. Perpetuities and restraints on alienation. § 34-36-29. Insurance. § 34-36-30. Reconstruction on insured loss. § 34-36-31. Repairs on insured loss. § 34-36-32. Sale or disposition of entirety. § 34-36-33. Actions relating to common areas. § 34-36-34. Liability of unit owners, tenants, employees. § 34-36-34.1. Rescission of purchase agreement or action for damages — Limitations of action. § 34-36-34.2. Punitive damages — Attorney’s fees. § 34-36-35. Chapter supplemental. § 34-36-36. Severability. § 34-36-37. Rights of tenants upon conversion to condominium ownership. § 34-36-38. Applicability of local ordinance, regulation, and building codes. § 34-36-39. Chapter continuity.
Disclosure
| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Pre-1982 condos must disclose they are not covered by the 1982 Act. |
Governance
| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| The original Rhode Island condominium statute (39 sections), governing condominiums created before July 1, 1982 where construction had commenced. | |
| Still in force, though certain sections of the newer Chapter 34-36.1 apply retroactively to pre-1982 condominiums for post-1982 events. |
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