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Bookkeeping and reporting in Rhode Island
Track deposit liabilities, operating costs and monthly reporting.
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Rhode Island: Security deposits
One month's periodic rent (R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19(a)). A separate furniture deposit of up to one month's rent is allowed where furnishings are valued at $5,000 or more.
No statutory interest requirement on security deposits in R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19.
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 20 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Sources supplied for Rhode Island
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19 (Security deposits; cap and 20-day return)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35 (Nonpayment; 5-day cure notice)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-37 (Termination; 30 days)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06