(1) The violation of the applicable building or housing code was caused primarily by lack
of reasonable care by the tenant, a member of his or her family, or other person on
the premises with his or her consent; or
(2) The tenant is in default in rent; or
(3) Compliance with the applicable building or housing code or other public action such
as eminent domain, requires alteration, remodeling, or demolition which would effectively
deprive the tenant of use of the dwelling unit, and the relocation requirements have
been met by the municipality.
(d) The maintenance of an action under subsection (c) of this section does not release
the landlord from liability under § 34-18-28(b).
History of Section.
P.L. 1986, ch. 200, § 2.