Rhode Island Landlord Compliance
Everything you're responsible for as a landlord in Rhode Island
Rent control, just-cause eviction, deposits, entry, repairs and recordkeeping, written for people who own or manage a few units, checked against the official sources, and kept current when the rules move.
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key details
Rent cap · Detail
No statewide limit on the amount of rent increases in the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; only notice rules apply (§34-18-16.1). Bills to cap increases or authorize local rent control have not been enacted.
Deposit cap · Detail
Security deposit may not exceed one month's periodic rent; a separate furniture deposit up to one month's rent is allowed for furnished units where furniture replacement value exceeds $5,000.
Rent increase notice · Detail
Written notice at least 60 days before the effective date of any increase; 120 days for month-to-month tenants over age 62. Raised from 30 days by P.L. 2024 ch. 243/244, effective June 24, 2024.
City rules · Detail
No express state preemption statute located; no Rhode Island municipality has an active rent control or just-cause ordinance. Bills to authorize Providence/local rent control (e.g. 2024 H7891, H7989) were not enacted.
Just cause · Detail
Landlord or tenant may end a month-to-month tenancy on at least 30 days' written notice (10 days week-to-week; 3 months year-to-year); no ground required.
Return deadline · Detail
Itemized notice and refund within 20 days after the later of termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, or the tenant providing a forwarding address.
Nonpayment notice · Detail
Once rent is 15 days in arrears, landlord mails a written demand; tenant may cure within 5 days of mailing; eviction complaint may be filed no earlier than the 6th day after mailing.
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Essential local guides
If you're new to owning here, these five cover most of what will come up in your first year.
View All GuidesRhode Island Immigration Status Ban 2025: Landlords and Property Managers Can't Ask About Status
A Rhode Island landlord who asks a prospective tenant whether they're a citizen, or requires a statement about immigration status before renting to them, has been breaking state law since July 2, 2025. The new statute bars that inquiry outright, while still leaving standard financial screening and identity verification fully intact.
Guide
Rhode Island Rent Payment Fee Ban 2025: Landlords Can't Charge Convenience Fees on Rent Payments
A Rhode Island landlord who charges every tenant a convenience fee for paying rent online, with no other way to pay without that extra charge, has been out of compliance since January 1, 2025. The fix is straightforward: offer at least one payment method that carries no convenience fee at all, and the fee ban no longer applies.
Guide
Rhode Island Lease Disclosure Law 2025: Additional Fees Must Be Disclosed Alongside the Rent
A Rhode Island landlord who mentions an amenity fee or a pet fee only after a tenant has already moved in, with no mention of it anywhere in the lease, has been out of compliance since January 1, 2025. The disclosure requirements reach beyond just listing fees: utility responsibility and any renters insurance requirement now have to be spelled out too, with a real financial consequence for skipping any of it.
Guide
Rhode Island HOA Laws: A Comprehensive Guide
Master Rhode Island HOA laws with our guide to governing statutes, homeowner rights, board duties, and dispute resolution for compliant living.
Guide
8 min
Rhode Island Eviction Laws: The Process & Timeline In 2026
Every eviction case begins with a simple issue, but under Rhode Island eviction laws, resolving that issue involves a detailed legal process.
Guide
10 min
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Rhode Island Eviction Laws: The Process & Timeline In 2026 Every eviction case begins with a simple issue, but under Rhode Island eviction laws, resolving that issue involves a detailed legal process. | Guides | End a tenancy | Apr 22, 2026 |
Rhode Island Squatter’s Rights & Adverse Possession Laws Protect your property! Learn how Rhode Island’s 10-year adverse possession laws work and how to legally remove squatters before they claim ownership. | Guides | End a tenancy | Apr 16, 2026 |
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