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Rhode Island Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Rhode Island sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Rhode Island caps security deposits at 1 month's rent and requires the deposit back within 20 days after move-out (R.I. Gen. Laws 34-18-19).

This template walks you through every clause a Rhode Island lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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Rhode Island security deposit rules

Rhode Island security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit cap1 month's rent
Deposit return deadline20 days
StatuteR.I. Gen. Laws 34-18-19

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Rhode Island requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in Rhode Island

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Rhode Island as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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