Rhode Island Late fees
Can a landlord charge a late fee in Rhode Island, and how much?
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
How this works in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ch. 34-18) sets no late-fee cap. The lease terms control.
Worked example for Rhode Island
Say your lease charges a flat late fee. Ch. 34-18 adds no cap, so the lease clause decides it.
Rhode Island timelines and limits
| State late-fee cap | None in R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18 |
|---|---|
| What governs | The lease |
Rhode Island FAQ
Does Rhode Island cap late fees?
The state landlord-tenant statute sets no late-fee cap. The lease terms control.
What governs late fees in Rhode Island?
The lease terms.
Which Rhode Island law was searched?
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18, the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, by full-text search.
Sources for this section: R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) (checked 2026-10-23)
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