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 the secretary of housing and provides tenants with a civil action to recover damages, including an award of attorneys' fees/punitive damages, for violations.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Mar 1803/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Mar 1403/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- Jan 3101/31/2025 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced