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 exemption by the secretary of housing. Provides tenants with a 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
- 2025
- May 605/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- May 205/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2025)
- Apr 2104/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
- Apr 1804/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- Feb 2602/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced