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Rhode Island Leases and Rental Agreements Laws
More Information on Lease and Rental Agreement Laws
| Code Section | 34-18-19, 15; 34-37-2, et seq. |
| Terms of Leases | Parties may agree to a term, otherwise month-to-month unless tenant pays weekly, then week-to-week |
| Deposits | Limit 1 month rent; interest on deposit not required; deposit must be returned within 20 days of termination |
| Discrimination | No discrimination on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestral origin, handicap, age or familial status; housing specifically for older persons exempted; landlord may discriminate against children in certain circumstances |
| Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act Adopted? | Yes |
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