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Rhode Island Leases and Rental Agreements

Code Section
34-18-19, 15; 34-37-2, et seq.

Terms of Leases
Parties may agree to a term, otherwise month-to-month unless tenant pays weekly, then week-to-week

Deposits
Limit 1 month rent; interest on deposit not required; deposit must be returned within 20 days of termination

Discrimination
No discrimination on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestral origin, handicap, age or familial status; housing specifically for older persons exempted; landlord may discriminate against children in certain circumstances

Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act Adopted
Yes


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