Rhode Island HOA & Condo Association Laws
Rhode Island adopted the Uniform Condominium Act for condos created after 1982, with standard governance, budget, and resale rules; earlier condos remain under the prior Condominium Ownership Act.
Which statutes apply in Rhode Island?
- Condominiums
- Rhode Island Condominium Act (R.I.G.L. § 34-36.1-1.01 et seq.)
- HOAs / planned communities
- No dedicated HOA statute — recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law govern.
Key compliance rules for Rhode Island boards and managers
- UCA-style meetings, budgets, and records for post-1982 condos
- Statutory assessment lien with defined priority
- Public offering statements for new projects
Resale and disclosure requirements
Resale certificates are required (§ 34-36.1-4.09) covering assessments, reserves, insurance, and judgments.
Running associations in Rhode Island?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Rhode Island compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Rhode Island?
Condominiums in Rhode Island are governed by the Rhode Island Condominium Act (R.I.G.L. § 34-36.1-1.01 et seq.). Homeowners associations are generally governed by their recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law.
Are resale disclosures required in Rhode Island?
Resale certificates are required (§ 34-36.1-4.09) covering assessments, reserves, insurance, and judgments.
What software helps Rhode Island associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Rhode Island compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Rhode Island before acting.