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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Verified Apr 15, 2026
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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
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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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