Bill would require landlords to verify rental units are suitable for occupancy

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REP. KAREN ALZATE, D-Pawtucket, is the sponsor of a bill that would tax high-income earners to generate $128 million in general fund revenue by taxing income over $475,000 at a rate of 8.99%. / COURTESY R.I. GENERAL ASSEMBLY
PAWTUCKET – Rep. Karen Alzate, D-Pawtucket, has introduced a bill that would require landlords of rental housing to obtain a certificate of rental suitability from the city or town where the property is located. The certificates would require an inspection of the property that attests to issues such as the number and location of smoke…

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