Rhode Island Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026)

Rhode Island URLTA codifies habitability, 2-day entry notice, and structured tenant remedies.

Statute: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18

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Required disclosures

Lead-based paint (federal + RI — strict given Rhode Island's old housing stock and dedicated Lead Hazard Mitigation Act). Identification of owner/agent.

Landlord entry

R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-26 requires at least 2 days notice for non-emergency entry.

Habitability

R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-22 imposes URLTA-style habitability obligations.

Discrimination

Rhode Island Fair Housing Act prohibits source-of-income discrimination statewide.

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Not legal advice. Proprietio is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The content on this page is informational and was researched from publicly available statutes and case law, but state and local landlord-tenant rules change frequently and vary by jurisdiction. For specific situations in Rhode Island, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. Read full disclaimer.