# R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-42-6: Savings clause

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-42_S34-42-6

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-42-6
- **Heading:** Savings clause
- **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 34-42-6

## Text

All rental agreements entered into before June 28, 1985, and not extended or renewed after that date, and the rights, duties, and interests flowing from them shall remain valid and may be enforced or terminated in accordance with their terms or as permitted by any other provisions of the general or public laws.

## 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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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-42_S34-42-6. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.