Statutory cap, exemptions, and notice rules under None
No rent control in Rhode Island. Providence has explored it during sessions but nothing has been enacted.
| Rule | Requirement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide cap | None | None |
| 2025 maximum increase | No limit | — |
| Notice required | Typically 30–60 days written notice | State landlord-tenant law |
| Retaliation prohibited | Yes — increases cannot be retaliatory or discriminatory | Federal Fair Housing Act + state law |
Rhode Island has no rent control law. Landlords may raise rent to any amount with proper written notice (typically 30–60 days).
There is no statewide law on rent control in Rhode Island, and no general preemption either. Local governments could theoretically enact ordinances, though none currently have active rent increase caps.
In Rhode Island, landlords must generally provide at least 30 days' written notice before increasing rent for month-to-month tenants. For covered units under None, any increase above the allowable cap requires proper written notice and may require additional disclosures.
In Rhode Island, there is no statewide cap. The increase can be any amount as long as proper notice is given and the increase is not retaliatory or discriminatory.
Statutory data sourced from published Rhode Island law (None), BLS Consumer Price Index (2024–2025), and state agency publications. Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates for median rent. Last updated April 29, 2026. This page is informational only and does not constitute legal advice.
