# R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-2.4: Right to equal housing opportunities €” Victims of domestic violence status

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-37_S34-37-2.4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-2.4
- **Heading:** Right to equal housing opportunities €” Victims of domestic violence status
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 34 / Chapter 34-37 / Section 34-37-2.4

## Text

It shall be unlawful and against public policy to discriminate against a tenant or applicant for housing solely on the basis that said tenant or applicant is a victim of domestic violence.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-1 § 34-37-1. Finding and declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-37_S34-37-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-2 § 34-37-2. Right to equal housing opportunities €” Civil rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-37_S34-37-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-2.1 § 34-37-2.1. Right to equal housing opportunities €” Age.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-37_S34-37-2.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-2.2 § 34-37-2.2. Right to equal housing opportunities €” Sexual orientation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-37_S34-37-2.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-2.3 § 34-37-2.3. Right to equal housing opportunities €” Gender identity or expression.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-37_S34-37-2.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-2.4 § 34-37-2.4. Right to equal housing opportunities €” Victims of domestic violence status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-37_S34-37-2.4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-3 § 34-37-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-37_S34-37-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-4 § 34-37-4. Unlawful housing practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-37_S34-37-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-4.1 § 34-37-4.1. Discrimination in familial status €” Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-37_S34-37-4.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-4.2 § 34-37-4.2. Exemptions €” Religious organizations and private clubs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-37_S34-37-4.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-4.3 § 34-37-4.3. Discrimination in granting credit or loans prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-37_S34-37-4.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-4.6 § 34-37-4.6. Discrimination based on lawful source of income €” Exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-37_S34-37-4.6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-5 § 34-37-5. Prevention of unlawful housing practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-37_S34-37-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-5.1 § 34-37-5.1. Interference, coercion, or intimidation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-37_S34-37-5.1.md)

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