Deadline for landlords to submit required information is October 1, 2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has launched a new statewide Rhode Island Rental Registry for all landlords in Rhode Island. Landlords must submit the required information in the registry at rentalregistry.ri.gov no later than October 1, 2024. Landlords who rent a residential property that was built before 1978 and that is not exempt from the Lead Hazard Mitigation Act (R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-128.1-1) must provide a valid Certificate of Lead Conformance or other lead certificate.
RIDOH is reminding landlords that they have a responsibility and legal obligation to provide safe housing for their tenants, including housing that is lead-safe. Lead certificates, like the Certificate of Lead Conformance, are issued by a licensed lead inspector and document that a rental property is in a lead safe condition. Landlords can learn more about lead certificates and how to get one at www.lead1978.com.
Here is the link to the press release: RIDOH Launches New Statewide Rental Registry
Here is the link for landlords to register: Rhode Island Statewide Rental Registry (ri.gov)