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R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24.3-21

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24.3-21
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Rhode Island (state)
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(4) It is unlawful for any owner, operator, or agent to evict occupants from a dwelling
or dwelling unit without just cause during conferences, hearings, appeals, or when
served with a notice of violation.

(5) To expedite correction or abatement of emergency violations the following time intervals
hold:

(i) A notice of violation provides a time period not to exceed ten (10) days for the correction
of any violation. The person served with the notice of violation has a time period
not to exceed five (5) days to petition for an informal hearing with the local code
enforcement agency, which will be held within five (5) days.

(ii) Second notice of violation. A second notice of violation provides a time period not to exceed five (5) days for
the correction of any violation.

(d) Court proceedings. (1) The district court, upon due proceedings instituted in the name of any of the
several cities or towns, has power to proceed according to equity:

(i) To restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, or correct a violation; or

(ii) To order the repair, vacation, or demolition of any dwelling existing in violation
of the provisions of this chapter or to otherwise compel compliance with all of the
provisions of this chapter or corporate unit ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority
of this chapter.