Landlords are required to submit the required information in the registry at https://www.rentalregistry.ri.gov/ no later than Tuesday, October 1st 2024. Landlords who rent a residential property that was built before 1978 and that is not exempt from the Lead Hazard Mitigation Act (R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-128.1-1) must provide a valid Certificate of Lead Conformance or other lead certificate. Municipalities are still encouraged to continue to enforce the Lead Hazard Mitigation Act and lead-safe housing requirements.
The following types of units are exempt from presenting a lead certificate:
- Elderly Care
- Owner Occupied Units
- Post 1978 Housing
- Temporary Housing
For any questions, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page, or contact jim.graeve.ctr [at] health.ri.gov (jim.graeve[dot]ctr[at]health[dot]ri[dot]gov).