Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-14.4-1. Definitions

(1) “Apartment” means any house or building or portion of a house or building which is rented, leased, or hired out to be occupied as a home or residence by one or more persons;

(2) “Apartment listing service” means any person, partnership, or corporation who, in exchange for a fee permits a customer to inspect or otherwise utilize a listing of apartments for rent;

(3) “Customer” means any person who pays a fee to an apartment listing service for assistance in obtaining an apartment rental;

(4) “Listing” means any oral or written communication concerning a specific apartment for rent; and

(5) “Person” means any individual, association, partnership, or corporation.