RI landlord resources
Tenant screening in Rhode Island
Education on consistent applicant evaluation and documented screening criteria.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.

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