S.2579

Increases the notification time about rent increases and termination of tenancy for month-to-month tenants.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2579 increases notification time for rent increases and tenancy terminations for month-to-month tenants.

Rhode Island S2579 amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to increase the notification period for rent increases and termination of tenancy for month-to-month tenants. Landlords must now provide at least three months' notice for rent increases and at least 30 days' notice for terminations, except for tenants aged 62 or older, who receive 120 days' notice. This act aims to provide tenants with more time to prepare for changes in their rental situation.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study

6 Yea

RDDDDD

0 Nay

3 Absent

DDD

Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

May 7

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government