Rhode Island General Laws 23-33-25. Access of owners to leased premises
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The owner or owners of any building or premises under lease, and their servants and agents, may enter upon the leased building or premises for the public welfare, with the purpose of making the building comply with the provisions of this chapter, and may remain thereon during such time as may reasonably be required for the performance of such work as may be necessary to effect that purpose, interfering with the lessee no more than may be necessary.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 108, § 16; P.L. 1902, ch. 973, § 2; C.P.A. 1905, § 1121; G.L. 1909, ch. 129, § 16; P.L. 1910, ch. 549, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 171, § 16; G.L. 1938, ch. 356, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 23-33-25; P.L. 1992, ch. 81, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-33-25
- Building: means any structure existing or hereafter erected in any part of this state except a private dwelling when used as such, and except any building located on a United States government reservation. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-33-1
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Owner: means any person owning, operating, or in charge or control of any elevator or escalator, or other device subject to the provisions of this chapter as defined in this section. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-33-1