Rhode Island rent increase rules

30 days rent-increase notice.

Rhode Island has no rent control. Month-to-month increases require 30 days' notice (60 days if the tenant is 62+).

What this means for you: Rent can rise by any amount at renewal; older tenants get longer notice.

Your next step: Confirm the correct notice period for your situation.

Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-16.1. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).

More Rhode Island rights: Rhode Island security deposit · Rhode Island eviction · Rhode Island repairs · Rhode Island entry notice.

Rent increase in nearby states: Connecticut (30 days rent-increase notice) · Massachusetts (30 days rent-increase notice).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026