Free Rhode Island lease review checked against state law.
Upload your Rhode Island apartment, house or room lease. We compare every clause with 27 Rhode Island laws, and tie each flag to the statute behind it.
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In about two minutes you’ll see how many clauses work against you, how serious each one is, and what they could cost you over 12 months. No login, and your file is deleted after the analysis.
What a Rhode Island lease can’t include
Rhode Island’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Act caps deposits at one month’s rent, has banned rental application fees since 2024, and makes a landlord who knowingly uses a rights-waiver clause liable for damages.
- Any rental application feeR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-59
- A deposit of more than one month’s rentR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19
- A convenience fee for paying rentR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-61
- Waivers, confessions of judgment and landlord legal feesR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-17
- Entry without two days’ noticeR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-26; R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-45
- Lockouts or utility shutoffsR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-44; R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-34
- A lien on your belongings for unpaid rentR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-42
- A rent increase on short noticeR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-16.1
Legal in Rhode Island, even if it feels unfair
We flag what the law prohibits, not everything that’s inconvenient. These terms are lawful in Rhode Island, so the report won’t call them illegal:
A ban on subletting
Rhode Island has no statute on subletting or assignment, so the lease controls. A no-sublet clause generally applies.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-15
Everything we check in a Rhode Island lease
Every rule below comes from official Rhode Island or federal government text and was reviewed before it went live. Each citation links to that text.
Security deposits
Deposit limit
Return deadline
What can be deducted
Penalties for wrongful withholding
Rent, fees and charges
Payment methods and convenience fees
Application and screening fees
Rent increase notice
Clauses the law voids
Clauses that waive tenant rights
Disclosures the lease must include
Repairs, safety and living conditions
Landlord’s duty to repair
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-22R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-18R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-24
Heat and hot water
Repair and deduct
State lead-paint law
Rent withholding and escrow
Uninhabitable conditions
Federal lead-paint disclosure
Quiet enjoyment
Entry and privacy
Notice before entry
Lock changes for survivors
Eviction, lockouts and ending a lease
Retaliation
Grounds for eviction
Lockouts and self-help eviction
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-44R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-42R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-34
Landlord’s duty to re-rent
Military and senior early termination
Early termination rights
Roommates and subletting
Subletting and assignment
Discrimination and fair housing
Protected classes
Vouchers and source of income
Questions about Rhode Island lease reviews
Is the Rhode Island lease review free?
Yes. Upload your lease with no login and in about two minutes you’ll see how many clauses work against you, how serious each one is, and one flagged clause in full. The complete report and Action Kit are a one-time $8.99.
Which Rhode Island laws does LeasePatrol check?
27 Rhode Island statutes and regulations covering deposits, fees, repairs, entry, eviction and discrimination, plus the federal fair housing and lead-paint rules. The full list is on this page, each linked to the official text.
Is this legal advice?
No. LeasePatrol is a software tool that compares your lease with the law and explains what it finds. If you’re facing an eviction or a lawsuit, talk to a tenant lawyer or your local legal aid office.
LeasePatrol provides rental law information, not legal advice, and is not a law firm.