· RI legislature · 2025

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

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

Sponsor

Cherie Cruz (D-RI)

Introduced

2025-01-31

Policy area

Housing and Community Development

Latest action

03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study