RI landlord resources
The Business of Real Estate Workshop in Rhode Island
The combined workshop covers landlord operations and the investing business.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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.
Rhode Island: Notices and tenancy endings
After rent is 15 days in arrears, the landlord sends a written demand; the tenant has 5 days from mailing to cure (§ 34-18-35).
A month-to-month tenancy may be terminated with at least 30 days' written notice (§ 34-18-37(b)).
Court listed in the supplied dataset: Rhode Island District Court (Landlord/Tenant).
Rhode Island: Licensing and registration
No statewide landlord/rental license requirement identified; some municipalities require local registration.
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