Rhode Island Interest on deposits
Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's landlord-tenant law (R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)) sets no requirement to pay interest on security deposits; the lease terms control.
Verified Source: R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) · last checked 2026-10-23
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