# R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-42-5: Construction of chapter

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-42_S34-42-5

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-42-5
- **Heading:** Construction of chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 34 / Chapter 34-42 / Section 34-42-5

## Text

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to impair or affect the right of the parties to create additional rights, duties, and obligations in and by virtue of the rental agreement. The rights provided by this chapter shall be in addition to all other rights allowed by law to a creditor against a debtor.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-42-1 § 34-42-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-42_S34-42-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-42-2 § 34-42-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-42_S34-42-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-42-3 § 34-42-3. Owner€™s lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-42_S34-42-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-42-4 § 34-42-4. Enforcement of owner€™s lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-42_S34-42-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-42-5 § 34-42-5. Construction of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-42_S34-42-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-42-6 § 34-42-6. Savings clause.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-42_S34-42-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-42-7 § 34-42-7. Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-42_S34-42-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-42-8 § 34-42-8. Notification of local fire departments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-42_S34-42-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-42-9 § 34-42-9. Contents of rental agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-42_S34-42-9.md)

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