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Rhode Island Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island's landlord-tenant law (R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)) sets no grace period before a late fee; the lease terms control.

Verified Source: R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18 · last checked 2026-10-23

Related Rhode Island rules

Late fees

The state landlord-tenant statute sets no late-fee cap; the lease terms control (full-text search of R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)).

Verified Source: R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Rhode Island late fees page

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

Once rent is 15 days in arrears, the landlord must mail a written demand; if the tenant does not pay within 5 days of mailing, the landlord may file for eviction.

Verified Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35 · last checked 2026-10-25 · Full Rhode Island eviction notice (nonpayment) page

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