Rhode Island Senate Bill 2271: Limits rent increases to no more than 4% annually unless the landlord is granted an exemption by secretary of housing, and provides tenants with civil action to recover damages, including award of attorneys' fees and punitive damages, for any violations.

Rhode Island · 2026 session

What it does

PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Limits rent increases to no more than 4% annually unless the landlord is granted an exemption by secretary of housing, and provides tenants with civil action to recover damages, including award of attorneys' fees and punitive damages, for any violations.

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Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-05-07)

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