Rhode Island rent increase notice
Rhode Island: 60 days written notice — R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-16.1. 60 days' written notice; 120 days for month-to-month tenants aged 62+; no rent caps. Generate the letter below.
Rhode Island rent increase rules
| Notice required | 60 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-16.1 |
| Caps / special rules | 60 days' written notice; 120 days for month-to-month tenants aged 62+; no rent caps |
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Every Rhode Island rule we encode, with its citation
60 days puts Rhode Island inside a national range that runs from 30 to 90 days. 3 jurisdictions require more notice and 23 require less. Same period as Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Nevada, Vermont, District of Columbia.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 5 days | R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35 |
| Rent increase | 60 days | R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-16.1 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-37(b) |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | R.I. Gen. Laws § 18-16-2 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 33-5-5, 33-7-26 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other Rhode Island documents
- Eviction notice (pay or quit) for Rhode Island — 5 days notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Rhode Island — notary required
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
- Connecticut — 45 days notice
- Massachusetts — 30 days notice
Frequently asked questions
How much notice for a rent increase in Rhode Island?
60 days, per R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-16.1. 60 days' written notice; 120 days for month-to-month tenants aged 62+; no rent caps.
Is there a limit on how much rent can go up in Rhode Island?
60 days' written notice; 120 days for month-to-month tenants aged 62+; no rent caps
Can rent be raised during a fixed-term lease?
No — only at renewal or on a month-to-month tenancy, unless the lease itself provides for increases.