Property Management

A Rhode Island landlord who enters a tenant's apartment without proper notice (except in an emergency) is:

APermitted to enter at any time as the property owner
BViolating the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment under the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act✓ Correct
COnly liable if the tenant is home at the time
DRequired to pay a $50 fine to the local housing court

Explanation

Rhode Island's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act requires landlords to provide reasonable advance notice before entering a tenant's unit (except in emergencies). Unauthorized entry violates the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment.

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