RentIncreaseCheck

State rules

Rent increases in Rhode Island

No cap on the amount — but the notice rule has teeth: 60 days for most tenants, and 120 days for month-to-month tenants over age 62.

Check an increase in Rhode Island

The rules, in one table

Amount capNo cap on the amount.
Notice for an increase60 days for most tenants; 120 days for month-to-month tenants over age 62.
FrequencyNo statewide frequency limit beyond the notice and lease rules.
Retaliation window180 days — an increase inside it is presumed retaliatory.
Local rent capsNot barred statewide; check your city.
SourcesR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-16.1

Manufactured-home lots

No statewide lot-rent cap; the 60/120-day notice tiers protect park residents too.

Rules checked October 2026

Sources: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-16.1. Information, not legal advice.