RI landlord resources
Lease preparation education in Rhode Island
Review the lease documents and local requirements with a qualified attorney.
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: Lease disclosures and receipts
Lead paint (federal)
No separate statutory deposit-receipt requirement confirmed; deductions must be itemized in a written notice.
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