H7130

Allows a tenant to pay an increased security deposit in monthly increments over the course of a twelve (12) month period.

Introduced·1/15/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7130 allows tenants to pay an increased security deposit in monthly increments over twelve months.

Rhode Island H7130 amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to allow tenants to pay an increased security deposit in monthly increments over a twelve-month period. This change aims to make the payment of increased security deposits more manageable for tenants. The bill also outlines procedures for landlords to notify tenants of the amount due and the conditions for recovering security deposits. The changes take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 18

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 18

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)

Jan 15

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary