§ 45-26-3. Grounds for resolution of need.
The town council shall adopt a resolution declaring that there is a need for a town authority to function in the town if it finds:
(1) That unsanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations or blighted areas exist in the town; or
(2) That there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in the town available to persons of low income at rentals or prices they can afford.
History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 344, § 29; P.L. 1950, ch. 2619, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 45-26-3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 45-26 - Town Housing Authorities
Section 45-26-1. - Declaration of necessity.
Section 45-26-2. - Authorities created — Resolution to allow functioning.
Section 45-26-3. - Grounds for resolution of need.
Section 45-26-4. - Appointment, terms, and compensation of commissioner.
Section 45-26-5. - Procedure for establishment and incorporation of town authority.
Section 45-26-6. - Area of operation.
Section 45-26-7. - Laws applicable to town authorities.
Section 45-26-8. - Cooperation of state public bodies.
Section 45-26-9. - Loans or donations by towns.
Section 45-26-10. - Rural housing.
Section 45-26-11. - Retirement of employees of town housing authorities.
Section 45-26-12. - Housing for people who are elderly — Disabled veterans.