# R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-9: Jurisdiction

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-9

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-9
- **Heading:** Jurisdiction
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 34 / Chapter 34-18 / Section 34-18-9

## Text

The district or appropriate housing court of this state shall exercise jurisdiction in both law and equity over any landlord or tenant with respect to any conduct in this state governed by this chapter or with respect to any claim arising from a transaction subject to this chapter. In addition to any other method provided by rule or by statute, personal jurisdiction over a landlord or tenant may be acquired in a civil action or proceeding commenced in the court by the service of process in the manner provided by § 34-18-10(c).

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-1 § 34-18-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-2 § 34-18-2. Purposes €” Rules of construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-3 § 34-18-3. Supplementary principles of law applicable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-4 § 34-18-4. Construction against implicit repeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-5 § 34-18-5. Administration of remedies €” Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-6 § 34-18-6. Temporary restraining orders €” Ex parte proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-7 § 34-18-7. Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-8 § 34-18-8. Exclusions from application of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-9 § 34-18-9. Jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-10 § 34-18-10. Service of process for actions pursuant to chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-11 § 34-18-11. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-12 § 34-18-12. Obligation of good faith.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-13 § 34-18-13. Unconscionability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-14 § 34-18-14. Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-14.md)

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