Newport, RI local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Rhode Island landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rental licensing / registration | Rental housing covered by this code must be registered, licensed or permitted with the city. |
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Rental licensing / registration
Rental housing covered by this code must be registered, licensed or permitted with the city. The code states: "All rental dwelling units which are let, leased, or otherwise occupied, in whole or in part, by a tenant for residential and/or dwelling purposes for a period of nine months or less but for more than thirty (30) days, shall be registered by the record property owner thereof with the city clerk" (§ 15.16.040).
Verified Source: Newport Code of Ordinances § 15.16.040 · last checked 2026-10-16
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