§ 42-14.4-1 — § 42-14.4-1. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 42-14.4-1

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 42: State Affairs and Government
• Ch. 42-14.4: Department of Business Regulation — Apartment Listing Services

Text

§ 42-14.4-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Apartment� means any house or building or portion of a house or building that is rented, leased, or hired out to be occupied as a home or residence by one or more persons.

(2) "Apartment listing service� means any person, partnership, or corporation who, in exchange for a fee permits a customer to inspect or otherwise utilize a listing of apartments for rent.

(3) "Customer� means any person who pays a fee to an apartment listing service for assistance in obtaining an apartment rental.

(4) "Listing� means any oral or written communication concerning a specific apartment for rent.

(5) "Person� means any individual, association, partnership, or corporation.

Legislative History

P.L. 1983, ch. 150, § 1.