Rhode Island Lease Agreements

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Residential Lease Agreement

Standard fixed-term lease for houses, apartments, condos, and other residential properties.

Includes all Rhode Island required disclosures and complies with Rhode Island Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, RI Gen. Laws §§ 34-18-1 through 34-18-57.

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Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

Flexible agreement that auto-renews monthly. Ideal for short-term or indefinite tenancies.

30 days written notice by either party (RI Gen. Laws § 34-18-37) landlord notice and 30 days tenant notice required in Rhode Island.

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Room Rental Agreement

Agreement for renting a single room in a shared house or apartment. Covers shared spaces and house rules.

Covers Rhode Island-specific habitability and entry notice requirements (2 days (48 hours) advance notice required (RI Gen. Laws § 34-18-26)).

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Sublease Agreement

Agreement for a tenant to sublet all or part of their rental to a new occupant.

Sublease rules in Rhode Island typically require landlord written consent. Document includes consent clause.

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Rhode Island Lease Law Requirements Summary

Security Deposit Limit 1 month rent

Deposit Return Deadline 20 days

Late Fee Cap No statutory cap

Grace Period No statutory grace period

Landlord Notice (Month-to-Month) 30 days written notice by either party (RI Gen. Laws § 34-18-37)

Tenant Notice (Month-to-Month) 30 days

Entry Notice 2 days (48 hours) advance notice required (RI Gen. Laws § 34-18-26)

Key Statute Rhode Island Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, RI Gen. Laws §§ 34-18-1 through 34-18-57

Rhode Island landlord-tenant law is governed by the Rhode Island Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, RI Gen. Laws §§ 34-18-1 through 34-18-57. Landlords must provide required disclosures including Lead-based paint disclosure (federal law, pre-1978 housing), Rhode Island Lead Hazard Mitigation Law disclosure — for pre-1978 units, landlord must obtain lead hazard mitigation compliance certificate from RIDOH and provide tenant a copy; landlord must disclose lead paint status using state-approved disclosure form (RI Gen. Laws § 42-128.1), Owner or agent name and address for receiving notices and rent (RI Gen. Laws § 34-18-20), and more. Security deposits are capped at 1 month rent and must be returned within 20 days of tenancy termination. Our documents are designed to comply with Rhode Island law and include all required provisions.

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