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Residential Lease Agreement – Used for renting a property for personal living purposes. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Commercial Lease Agreement – Used for business purposes/renting space for a company to operate its business activities (retail, office, industrial). Download: PDF |
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Month-to-Month Lease Agreement Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Rent to Own Lease Agreement Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Roommate Lease Agreement Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Sublease Agreement Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
What the Rhode Island Residential Lease Agreement Form Covers?
This agreement includes the following information for landlords and tenants in Rhode Island:
- Rhode Island Landlord-Tenant Act
- Security Deposit Law
- Lease Termination
- Landlord’s Access to the Property
- Rent Due Date and Late Fees
- Eviction Procedures
- Property Maintenance
- Required Disclosure Forms
- Tenant’s Right to Withhold Rent
Rhode Island Landlord-Tenant Act
Security Deposit Laws
- Maximum Amount – Landlords can charge up to one month’s rent as a security deposit.
- Return Timeline – Security deposits must be returned within 20 days after the lease ends, along with an itemized list of deductions (if any).[2]
Lease Termination Rules for Landlords and Tenants
- Yearly Lease: 30 days’ notice.
- Month-to-Month: 30 days’ notice.
- No Notice: If the rental unit poses immediate health or safety risks.[3]
Landlord’s Access to the Rental Property
Rent Due Dates and Late Fees
- Grace Period – No grace period is mandated by law; it must be specified in the lease.
- Late Fees – Late fees are allowed but must be reasonable and outlined in the lease agreement.[5]
Eviction Procedures and Notices
- Notice to Quit – 5 days for nonpayment of rent; 20 days for lease violations.
- Eviction Lawsuit – Legal actions are initiated under “Summary Possession” in Rhode Island courts.[6]
Property Maintenance Requirements and Utilities
Required Disclosure Forms
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form – If the property was built before 1978, landlords must notify tenants about potential lead-based paint potential hazards, with the lead-based paint disclosure form.
- Code Violations – Landlords must disclose to tenants if there are any outstanding code violations against the property.
- Landlord/Owner Identification – Landlords must share the names of property managers, property owners, and anyone authorized to receive legal notices.
Tenant’s Right to Withhold Rent
Sources
Sample Rhode Island Rental Lease Agreement Template
Rhode-Island-Standard-1-Year-Residential-Lease-Agreement-Template