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Deposit, notice, and late-fee figures cited to the state statute.
| Rule | Rule text |
|---|---|
| Security deposit cap | A landlord may not demand or receive a security deposit, however denominated, in an amount or value in excess of one month's periodic rent. R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19. As of 2026-10-09. |
| Deposit return deadline | The landlord shall deliver the required notice and the security deposit due within twenty days after the later of termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, or the tenant's providing a forwarding address. R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19. As of 2026-10-09. |
| Notice to end a tenancy | Either party may terminate a week-to-week tenancy by written notice delivered at least ten days before the termination date in the notice. Either may terminate a month-to-month tenancy, or a periodic tenancy of more than a month and less than a year, by written notice delivered at least thirty days before the date in the notice. Either may terminate a year-to-year tenancy by written notice delivered at least three months before the occupation year expires. R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-37. As of 2026-10-09. |
| Notice before entry | Except in case of emergency or unless it is impracticable to do so, the landlord shall give the tenant at least two days' notice of intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times. R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-26. As of 2026-10-09. |
| Eviction notice | If any part of the stipulated rent is fifteen days in arrears, the landlord shall send written notice specifying that amount, demanding the rent, and stating that unless the tenant cures the breach within five days of the mailing date, the rental agreement shall terminate. R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35. As of 2026-10-09. |
A landlord may not demand or receive a security deposit, however denominated, in an amount or value in excess of one month's periodic rent.
The landlord shall deliver the required notice and the security deposit due within twenty days after the later of termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, or the tenant's providing a forwarding address.
If any part of the stipulated rent is fifteen days in arrears, the landlord shall send written notice specifying that amount, demanding the rent, and stating that unless the tenant cures the breach within five days of the mailing date, the rental agreement shall terminate.
Figures are from Rhode Island statutes, retrieved 2026-10-09. Primary sources: https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/34-18-19.htm, https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/34-18-37.htm, https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/34-18-26.htm, https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/34-18-35.htm.
A landlord may not demand or receive a security deposit, however denominated, in an amount or value in excess of one month's periodic rent. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19, https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/34-18-19.htm, as of 2026-10-09.
The landlord shall deliver the required notice and the security deposit due within twenty days after the later of termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, or the tenant's providing a forwarding address. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19, https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/34-18-19.htm, as of 2026-10-09.
Either party may terminate a week-to-week tenancy by written notice delivered at least ten days before the termination date in the notice. Either may terminate a month-to-month tenancy, or a periodic tenancy of more than a month and less than a year, by written notice delivered at least thirty days before the date in the notice. Either may terminate a year-to-year tenancy by written notice delivered at least three months before the occupation year expires. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-37, https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/34-18-37.htm, as of 2026-10-09.
Except in case of emergency or unless it is impracticable to do so, the landlord shall give the tenant at least two days' notice of intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-26, https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/34-18-26.htm, as of 2026-10-09.
If any part of the stipulated rent is fifteen days in arrears, the landlord shall send written notice specifying that amount, demanding the rent, and stating that unless the tenant cures the breach within five days of the mailing date, the rental agreement shall terminate. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35, https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/34-18-35.htm, as of 2026-10-09.
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