The City of Newport inspects housing units through the use of its Housing Inspector. Gino Martinelli can be reached at 845-5464 or gmartinelli@cityofnewport.com.
For the Rhode Island Version of the Environmental Protection Agency's publication "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home," please click HERE. For more information on the Lead Hazard Mitigation Law and its impact to Landlords and Tenants please call the Housing Resources Commission at 1-800-570-0768 or visit their Website:
http://www.planning.ri.gov/community/housingresources/about.php
Please click HERE for a lessor disclosure form for tenants. Know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, click HERE for more information.
Gino Martinelli Housing Inspector (401) 845-5464
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