§ 34-50-1 — § 34-50-1. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 34-50-1

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 34: Property
• Ch. 34-50: Prohibition of Unfair Service Agreements

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§ 34-50-1. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter:

(1) "Person� means a natural person, partnership, association, cooperative, corporation, trust, or other legal entity.

(2) "Recording� means presenting a document to a city or town clerk in the recorder of deeds office for official placement in the public land records.

(3) "Residential real estate� means real property located in this state which is used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes and is improved by one to four (4) dwelling units.

(4) "Service agreement� means a contract under which a person agrees to provide services in connection with the maintenance of or purchase or sale of residential real estate.

(5) "Service provider� means an individual or entity that provides services to a person.

Legislative History

P.L. 2025, ch. 53, § 2, effective June 13, 2025; P.L. 2025, ch. 54, § 2, effective June 13, 2025.