Rhode Island Residential Lease Agreement
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Rhode Island Legal Requirements
Key RI statutes and obligations that apply to your residential lease agreement.
Requirements
- Governed by the Rhode Island Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (RIGL §§34-18-1 et seq.); security deposit capped at 1 month's rent (RIGL §34-18-19)
- Security deposit must be returned within 20 days of termination with an itemized written statement of deductions; failure to do so entitles the tenant to double the wrongfully withheld amount
- Landlord must maintain premises in habitable condition and comply with applicable housing and building codes under RIGL §34-18-22
Restrictions & Limits
- Self-help eviction (changing locks, removing tenant's belongings, shutting off utilities) is prohibited; formal eviction through District Court required
- Landlord may not retaliate against a tenant who exercises statutory rights (e.g., reporting code violations, joining a tenant organization) within 6 months of the protected activity
- Late fees must be specified in the lease; no statutory cap, but must be reasonable
Notice Requirements
Month-to-month tenancy: 30 days' written notice required by either party to terminate. Nonpayment of rent: 5 days' written notice to pay or quit before the landlord may file an eviction action in District Court (RIGL §34-18-35).
Official Statute References
Primary Rhode Island statutes governing this document type.
Rhode Island Residential Lease Agreement FAQ
Common questions about residential lease agreements under Rhode Island law.
What is Rhode Island's security deposit limit?
Rhode Island caps the security deposit at one month's rent (RIGL §34-18-19). The landlord must return it within 20 days of lease termination with an itemized statement. If the landlord wrongfully withholds any portion, the tenant is entitled to double the amount withheld.
What notice is required before eviction in Rhode Island?
For nonpayment of rent, a 5-day written notice to pay or quit is required. For other lease violations, a 20-day notice to remedy or quit applies. After the notice period expires without cure, the landlord may file a complaint in District Court.
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