Housing (Landlords)

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 7130: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

HB 7130 modifies the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act by allowing tenants to pay an increased security deposit in monthly installments over 12 months instead of paying the full amount upfront. This provision directly affects residential tenants in rental properties where landlords seek to raise security deposits. The key mechanism is the structured payment plan, replacing a single lump-sum requirement with smaller, manageable monthly payments. The bill focuses on easing financial burdens for tenants facing higher deposit demands without altering the deposit amount itself.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows tenants to pay security deposits in monthly installments, easing upfront financial burdens and strengthening tenant protections under the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2271: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Limits rent increases to no more than 4% annually unless the landlord is granted an exemption by secretary of housing, and provides tenants with civil action to recover damages, including award of attorneys' fees and punitive damages, for any violations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits annual rent increases to 4% and enables tenants to sue for damages with attorney fees, strengthening tenant protections and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 14, 2026

HB 7129: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Amends the residential landlord and tenant act to prohibit the use of algorithmic renting-setting software that relies on nonpublic competitor data to determine rental prices or occupancy levels for residential dwelling units in Rhode Island.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits algorithmic rent-setting using nonpublic competitor data, preventing potential rent inflation and protecting tenants from opaque pricing practices under the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits algorithmic software using nonpublic competitor data for rent pricing, restricting tech use in housing market95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2291: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- RHODE ISLAND SURVIVOR EARLY LEASE TERMINATION ACT

Grants tenants that are the victim of various forms of abuse including, but not limited to, sexual and domestic abuse and stalking, the right to terminate a lease agreement early without penalty or liability for rent. Effective 7/1/26.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingGrants abuse victims tenant right to terminate leases early without penalty, strengthening tenant protections under housing policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2305: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Removes the five (5) year waiting period for filing a motion to seal an eviction court file. It also deletes the numerical limitation on filing seal requests.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves 5-year waiting period and numerical limits for sealing eviction records, directly strengthening tenant rights and reducing barriers to housing stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2121: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATION

Allows a landlord that did not obtain a lead certificate pursuant to the lead mitigation laws of chapter 128.1 of title 42 due to the fact that the state lacks the adequate resources to conduct inspections.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingPermits landlords to skip lead inspections due to state resource gaps, weakening tenant safety standards in housing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 7285: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Requires effective January 1, 2027, that upon the execution of a lease agreement for a mobile and manufactured homes in a mobile and manufactured home park, a complete copy of the lease be provided to the tenant within 10 days of execution.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates landlords provide tenants with lease copies within 10 days, enhancing transparency and tenant rights in residential agreements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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