(7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict the ability of the landlord
and dwelling unit resident(s) to enter into a new mutually agreeable rental agreement.
(8) Any past due rent left unpaid by the deceased tenant shall remain an obligation of
the estate of the deceased tenant.
(9) Nothing in this section shall be construed to convey any civil or criminal liability
on the grace period temporary tenant for any actions of the deceased tenant.
(10) The landlord shall have the right to deduct damages to the dwelling unit incurred
by the deceased tenant or the grace period temporary tenant from a preexisting security
deposit, pursuant to the terms of the rental agreement, provided, however, the landlord
shall not have the right to require an additional security deposit from the grace
period temporary tenant. If the duration of the post-death rental grace period exceeds
one month, then the balance of the security deposit, net of damages deducted pursuant
to § 34-18-19, shall be allocated to the grace period temporary tenant. If the duration of the
post-death rental grace period does not exceed one month, then the balance of the
security deposit, net of damages deducted pursuant to § 34-18-19, shall be allocated to the estate of the deceased tenant.
(11) If multiple eligible residents of the dwelling unit separately elect to become grace
period temporary tenants, they shall be responsible for all obligations of the rental
agreement, including rent, on a joint and several basis.
(12) If an eligible resident of the dwelling unit continues to reside within the rental
unit for more than seven (7) days after the death of the deceased tenant, they shall
be assumed to have elected to become a grace period temporary tenant.