Everything you need to know about landlord-tenant laws, security deposits, eviction procedures, and property management in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island's rental market centers on Providence and the greater metro area. The state has moderate tenant protections with a 1-month security deposit limit. The Residential Landlord and Tenant Act provides clear guidelines. Providence's universities (Brown, RISD, Providence College) create student housing demand. The state has considered rent control but has not enacted it. Eviction can take 4-8 weeks.
1 month rent
20 days after move-out
File complaint in District Court. Hearing within 10-20 days. Process takes 4-8 weeks typically.
Rhode Island law requires landlords to provide the following disclosures to tenants:
No statutory limit. Must be stated in lease. Grace period of 15 days required.