Rent Clarified
Providence, Rhode Island · Updated April 2026

Rent increase rules in Providence

Rhode Island has no statewide cap and Providence has no local cap. 30-day notice for month-to-month; 60 days if tenant is 62+.

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State rules that apply in Providence

No statewide cap. 30-day notice required for month-to-month rent changes; 60 days if tenant is 62+. Required notice: 30 days.

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Rhode Island Legal Services

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R.I. Gen. Laws §34-18

Educational information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney or tenant-rights organization for your specific situation.