Security deposit rules in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the deposit is at most 1 month of rent. In Rhode Island, the deposit and an itemized list are due within 20 days after move-out and the tenant's forwarding address.
Checked against Rhode Island law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Rhode Island law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, the deposit is at most 1 month of rent.
Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19(a), read Oct 28, 2026.
How long does a landlord in Rhode Island have to return a security deposit?
In Rhode Island, the deposit and an itemized list are due within 20 days after move-out and the tenant's forwarding address.
Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19(b), read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.