Return security deposit with itemized statement within 20 days of move-out. Rhode Island landlords must deliver the deposit balance with a written itemized list of any deductions (unpaid rent, reasonable cleaning and trash removal, and damage beyond ordinary wear and tear) within 20 days after the latest of the tenancy ending, delivery of possession, or the tenant giving a forwarding address, and failing to do so lets the tenant recover the amount due plus damages of twice the amount wrongfully withheld and reasonable attorney fees.
The Rhode Island rule
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Related rules in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island guide lists every compliance obligation, the seasonal maintenance calendar, and baseline upkeep.
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