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security_deposits June 4, 2026 · 2 min

Security Deposit Rules in Rhode Island: Caps, Timelines, and What Tenants Can Sue Over

Rhode Island follows the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act with no statutory deposit cap but a strict 20 day return window. Landlords who miss the deadline or fail to itemize deductions face small claims court and potential double damages.

By Curt Sloan Read

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