How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in Rhode Island?

In Rhode Island, a landlord must give 60 days written notice before raising the rent. A month-to-month tenant over 62 must be given at least 120 days. This is R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 34-18-16.1, 34-18-37(b), 34-18-26(c), 34-18-35.

WhatRhode Island
Notice required60 days

Notes

Written notice of a rent increase must be given at least 60 days before it takes effect, and at least 120 days for a month-to-month tenant over 62 (since June 2024). Either party may end a month-to-month tenancy with written notice, in substantially the statutory form, at least 30 days before the date named in it. Entry: at least two days' notice, at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where impracticable.

Source

R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 34-18-16.1, 34-18-37(b), 34-18-26(c), 34-18-35 — last checked 2026-09-16.

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How Seayora uses this rule

Seayora computes the notice this rule requires from the tenancy’s own dates — for a renewal offer, a rent increase or a served notice — and will not serve one that is short unless the owner records a reason. The answer above is the rule the product enforces.

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