Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT
What it does
Limits rent increases to no more than 4% annually unless the landlord is granted an exemption by secretary of housing, and provides tenants with civil action to recover damages, including award of attorneys' fees and punitive damages, for any violations.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 705/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- May 105/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
- Jan 2301/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal GovernmentIntroduced