Property Management
Under Rhode Island's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, a landlord's failure to maintain a rental unit in a habitable condition gives the tenant the right to:
AImmediately terminate the lease and leave without notice
BWithhold rent, make repairs and deduct the cost, or terminate the lease after proper notice✓ Correct
CSue only in small claims court for a maximum of $500
DRequest that the DoBR revoke the landlord's real estate license
Explanation
Rhode Island's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act provides tenants with remedies when a landlord fails to maintain habitability, including withholding rent (with proper procedures), repair-and-deduct, and lease termination after notice.
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