2025 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S0580: Limits rent increases to no more than 4% annually unless the landlord is granted exemption by the secretary of housing. Provides tenants with a civil action to recover damages, including award of attorneys' fees and punitive damages, for any violations.
Legislative Summary
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Limits rent increases to no more than 4% annually unless the landlord is granted exemption by the secretary of housing. Provides tenants with a civil action to recover damages, including award of attorneys' fees and punitive damages, for any violations.
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Bill History
2/26/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Senate
4/18/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Senate
4/21/2025
Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
Senate
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/26/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Judiciary(Senate)
