Renters in Rhode Island have a right to lead-safe housing. Most pre-1978 rental units are required to have an up-to-date lead certificate, and it is your landlord’s responsibility to provide this. Learn more at the links below, or give us a call at (401) 785-1310.

• Tenants’ Rights to Lead Safe Housing - English (Note: does not include 2024 updates to exemptions, lead certificates are now required for any rented unit in 2- and 3- unit owner-occupied homes)

• Rhode Island Landlord-Tenant Handbook (Draft 2024 Update available here)

• Derechos de los Inquilinos - Espanol

• Lead certificate database - find out if your home has a lead certificate!

• Pre-1978 homes may have lead hazards from paint and soil - look up your address to find the age of your home:

• Providence

• Pawtucket

• Central Falls

• Woonsocket

• Lead in Drinking Water (English/Espanol)

• Older homes may have lead pipes. If you live in Providence, find out what your water service line is made of here: Providence Water Lead Service Line Map

• Tips for Parents / Consejos para los padres

• Lead-Safe Gardening

• PBS Video featuring Rhode Island parent - Lingering Peril From Lead Paint

• More information from RI Department of Health