Learn about the Victiories from 2023

Dear Rhode Island Residents,

We are thrilled to announce the creation of Rentarevolution RI, a website committed to providing newsletters about legislative efforts in the Rhode Island General Assembly, articles about housing in Rhode Island, and keeping track of pending and existing legislation. Our website is dedicated to addressing housing issues in Rhode Island and providing much-needed protections for tenants and the homeless. We believe that by keeping residents informed about legislative efforts and providing resources about housing in Rhode Island, we can help to create a more equitable and just society for all. Our website will cover legislative efforts such as Senator Tiara Mack's package of legislation to address and strengthen tenants' rights, the sealing of eviction records, and the approval of a package of 10 bills to address the state's housing crisis. We will also cover the legislative victories from the last session, such as the passage of thirteen bills from Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi's package of legislation to help address Rhode Island's housing crisis. We hope that our website will serve as a valuable resource for Rhode Island residents and help to create positive change in our state.

We are excited to share with you the legislative victories and introductions from the last session of the Rhode Island General Assembly. This session was marked by a strong commitment to addressing housing issues in the state. Here are some highlights:

Legislative Victories:

• Outlawing housing rental application fees

• Sealing eviction records

• Passing four bills to reduce childhood lead

• Introducing a package of legislation to address and strengthen tenants' rights

• Thirteen bills from Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi's package of legislation to help address Rhode Island's housing crisis have now been enacted into law

• The House passed three bills that are part of House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi's housing package

• The House passed all 14 bills in Speaker Shekarchi's package of housing legislation

Legislative Introductions:

• Assembly OKs legislation to create "Homeless Bill of Rights"

• A package of 10 bills to address the state's housing crisis was approved by the General Assembly

These legislative victories and introductions signal a strong commitment among tenant advocates and lawmakers to address housing issues in Rhode Island. We hope that these measures will help to improve the lives of Rhode Island residents and provide much needed protections for tenants and the homeless. We are also excited to share with you our hopes for the upcoming legislative session of the Rhode Island General Assembly. Building on the successes of the last session, we are committed to continuing to address housing issues in the state.

Here are some of our priorities:

Legislative Priorities:

• Passing legislation to create more affordable housing options

• Expanding tenant protections, including rent control and just-cause eviction

• Increasing funding for lead remediation programs

• Introducing legislation to address homelessness and housing insecurity

• Strengthening the "Homeless Bill of Rights"

• Passing legislation to provide more resources for tenants facing eviction

• Introducing legislation to address the issue of gentrification and displacement

We believe that these priorities will help to improve the lives of Rhode Island residents and provide much-needed protections for tenants and the homeless. We are committed to working with tenant advocates and lawmakers to ensure that these measures are passed and implemented.

If you would like to contribute to this newsletter, see content on this page, publish an article on this page, or make a correction, please reach out to us at rentarevolutionri@aol.com. We welcome contributions from anyone who is passionate about addressing legislative goals in the Rhode Island General Assembly. Whether you have personal experience with housing insecurity, are a tenant advocate, or are simply interested in learning more about legislative efforts to address housing issues, we would love to hear from you. Additionally, if you are a landlord or property owner and would like to share your perspective on housing issues, we encourage you to reach out to us. We believe that by fostering open and honest dialogue about housing issues, we can create a more equitable and just society for all Rhode Island residents. Thank you for your interest in Rentarevolution RI.

-Sincerely, Rentarevoloution RI