An Rhode Island lease agreement is used in rental property and it is a contract between a landlord and a tenant in exchange for monthly rent payments. The agreement also includes the terms and conditions of the lease.
Form Options By Type
Standard Residential Lease Agreement
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Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement
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Most Recent US Home Facts
- Population (2023): 334,914,895
- Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
- Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
- Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
What to Include in the Form?
Required Disclosures (3)
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Code Violations
Landlord/Owner Identification
Security Deposits
Maximum – One (1) months rent is the maximum rent a landlord can charge a tenant.
Returns – Landlords must return all deposits to the Tenant within twenty (20) days of the lease end date.
Source: § 34-18-19(a)
Landlord Access
General Access – It is not mandatory for a landlord to provide prior notice before entering the premises as per state law although Landlords should give at least 24 hours notice to the Tenants.
Paying Rent
Grace Period – 15-day grace period in Rhode Island.
Late Fees – There is no specific law that limits the amount of late fees a landlord can charge.
NSF Fee – $25 per bounced check.
Source: § 6-42-3(b)(2)