Rhode Island § 34-4-25 § 34-4-25. Invalidity of certain restrictive covenants.

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§ 34-4-25 — § 34-4-25. Invalidity of certain restrictive covenants.

Rhode Island § 34-4-25

Title 34Property

Ch. 34-4Estates in Real Property

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-4-25 (2026).

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§ 34-4-25. Invalidity of certain restrictive covenants.
Since many individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or who are
            mentally disabled are able to live in the community with some assistance, it is the
            public policy of the state of Rhode Island to establish community residences in residential
            areas. Therefore, any restrictive covenant or other private legal impediment which
            directly or indirectly prevents or restricts the establishment of licensed community
            residences as defined in § 40.1-24-1 for eight (8) or fewer persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall
            be void and unenforceable as to those community resid

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§ 34-4-25. Invalidity of certain restrictive covenants.

Since many individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or who are mentally disabled are able to live in the community with some assistance, it is the public policy of the state of Rhode Island to establish community residences in residential areas. Therefore, any restrictive covenant or other private legal impediment which directly or indirectly prevents or restricts the establishment of licensed community residences as defined in § 40.1-24-1 for eight (8) or fewer persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall be void and unenforceable as to those community residences.