§ 34-39.1-2 - Legislative purpose. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 34-39.1-2

   § 34-39.1-2  Legislative purpose. –The general assembly recognizes and declares that there exists in the state ofRhode Island a serious shortage of decent, safe and sanitary housing unitsavailable and affordable to persons and families of low and moderate income.The inadequacy in the supply of decent, safe, and sanitary affordable housingendangers the public health and jeopardizes the public safety, general welfare,and good of the entire state. To obtain the benefits of restrictions which seekto preserve and maintain affordable housing, the general assembly does herebygrant special status to the restrictions so a restriction holder may enforcethe restrictions without uncertainty as to the legal effect and enforceabilityof the restrictions.