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Rhode Island HOA Violation Response Letter

Rhode Island's condominium law lets an association fine a unit owner only after notice and a chance to be heard, requires fines to be reasonable, and caps them. That rule covers condominiums only. Your letter takes your chance to be heard and argues for no fine, or a smaller one.

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notice says my fence breaks the 6-foot limit
the committee approved it last year
$150 fine, 30 days

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I received a notice dated April 28 citing my fence under Section 4.3, with a $150 fine. The architectural committee approved that fence last year, and I have their letter.

I am asking the board to dismiss the violation and waive the fine. The approval and the photographs are attached.

Balanced & Thorough

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What Your Letter Covers

Whether your community is a condominium under state law
A written request to be heard by the board
Your version of events, with dates
Proof that the issue is fixed or being fixed
Why the amount is too much for what happened

What Rhode Island Law Requires Before an HOA Fines You

For condominiums, Rhode Island General Laws § 34-36.1-3.02(a)(11) allows reasonable fines only after notice and an opportunity to be heard.
Hearings are held before the executive board or a person it designates (§ 34-36.1-3.20).
For a residential condominium, daily fines can't exceed $100 a day and other fines can't exceed $500 (§ 34-36.1-3.20).
A decision after a hearing must include costs, and reasonable attorney's fees if the prevailing party is represented by a Rhode Island lawyer (§ 34-36.1-3.20).

In Rhode Island, your declaration, bylaws and rules set most of the fine procedure, so quote them in your letter. Statute text as of November 3, 2026. This is general information, not legal advice; for a complex dispute, talk to a licensed attorney in your state.

Frequently Asked Questions

My Rhode Island community isn't a condo. What applies?

The condominium rule on this page doesn't cover it. Find the enforcement section of your recorded declaration and bylaws and quote any notice or hearing steps it gives you. If those documents say nothing about fines, ask the board in writing which provision lets it charge one.

How formal does the hearing have to be?

The statute says the hearing is before the board or a person it designates, but doesn't set a format. Ask how yours runs it, whether you can bring documents and someone with you, and how long you'll have to speak.

What if I'm renting out my unit and the tenant caused it?

Explain that, show what you've done to address it with the tenant, and ask the board to give you a chance to resolve it before fining you. Attach your lease rule or warning letter to the tenant.

Can I ask the board to waive a first fine?

Yes. Point to your record, how fast you acted and the lack of harm, and ask for a waiver in plain words. Offer something in return if it helps, like a written promise to tell the manager before making any similar change.

Who writes my Rhode Island HOA response letter?

You do. You answer a short set of questions about the notice and your side of it, and the tool helps you organize your own facts into a clear, well-structured letter you review, edit, sign and send.