Rhode Island House Bill 8108: Limits rent increases to 4% annually, but allows an additional increase for taxes, insurance, or health and safety costs if the landlord gets an exemption from the secretary of housing, and provides tenants civil remedies for violations.

Rhode Island · 2026 session

What it does

PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Limits rent increases to 4% annually, but allows an additional increase for taxes, insurance, or health and safety costs if the landlord gets an exemption from the secretary of housing, and provides tenants civil remedies for violations.

Latest action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-03-18)

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