R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-14.4-1: Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Apartment” means any house or building or portion of a house or building that 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.

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