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Rhode Island landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Rhode Island landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.
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Security deposit

1 month's rent

Return: 20 days

Late fees

Reasonable; 15-day grace

Entry notice

2 days

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Prohibited

Required disclosures

Every Rhode Island residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

  • Lead-based paint
  • Code violations

Notable Rhode Island quirk

Known code violations must be disclosed.

Eviction timelines in Rhode Island

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Other states

AL

Alabama

1 month's rent

AK

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

AZ

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

AR

Arkansas

2 months' rent

CA

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

CO

Colorado

No statutory cap

CT

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

DE

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)