· RI legislature · 2026

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 secretary of housing, and provides tenants with civil action to recover damages, including award of attorneys' fees and punitive damages, for any violations.

Sponsor

Tiara Mack (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-23

Policy area

Housing and Community Development

Latest action

01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government