2024 Landlord Tenant Handbook Update

In accordance with R.I.G.L. § 42-64.34-2, effective January 1, 2024, the Department of Housing will create a written guide for consumers relating to the rights and duties of landlords and tenants pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 34 of the R.I. General Laws, the “Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.” This guide shall be posted on the website of the Department of Housing, shall be published in both English and Spanish, and shall be updated, at minimum, on a biennial basis.

The 2024 Landlord Tenant Handbook was developed in collaboration with the Rhode Island Center for Justice, HousingWorks RI, and Rhode Island Legal Services. Please check this webpage for more updates and to find this resource in additional languages, as they become available.

Landlord Tenant Handbook 2024