R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24.3-19

habitation, has been placarded, has been vacated, and has not been put into proper repair as to rescind the designation as unfit for human habitation and to cause the placard to be removed, and is determined by the enforcing officer

R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-22

building and housing codes affecting health and safety; (2) Make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition; (3) Keep all common areas of the premises in a clean

R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24.3-19

repairs and corrective action constitutes a debt in favor of the corporate unit against the owner of the repaired structure. In the event the owner fails, neglects, or refuses to pay the corporate unit the amount of this debt