Rent increase rules in Rhode Island
Verified against R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-16.1 and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
Rhode Island has no statewide cap on rent increases.
- Notice: 60 days' written notice before a rent increase; 120 days for month-to-month tenants over age 62 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-16.1, as amended eff. June 24, 2024)
- Statute: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-16.1 · source
Statewide rent stabilization bill (SB 2271) introduced in 2026 but not enacted.
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Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Rhode Island?
There is no statewide limit — any amount, with proper notice. Statewide rent stabilization bill (SB 2271) introduced in 2026 but not enacted.
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Rhode Island?
60 days' written notice before a rent increase; 120 days for month-to-month tenants over age 62 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-16.1, as amended eff. June 24, 2024). (R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-16.1)
Can rent be raised during a lease in Rhode Island?
No — as everywhere in the US, a fixed-term lease locks the rent unless the lease itself contains an escalation clause. Increases take effect at renewal or on periodic (month-to-month) tenancies with the notice above.
What changed recently in Rhode Island?
Statewide rent stabilization bill (SB 2271) introduced in 2026 but not enacted.
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