RI H8110

Landlords of shoreline properties must provide tenants with a written shoreline access disclosure prior to the start of tenancy, informing them of the public's right to access shoreline up to 10 feet landward of the high tide line on wet sand, dry sand, or rocky beach.

Landlords must notify tenants of any known public rights-of-way on the property and provide documentation of such rights-of-way upon request.

Tenants must be advised to contact the Coastal Resources Management Council, municipality, or applicable nonprofit organizations to determine whether public rights-of-way exist.

The disclosure requirement may be satisfied by incorporating it into the written rental agreement or providing it as a separate written notice.

The act would take effect immediately upon passage.