Increases the notification time about rent increases and termination of tenancy for month-to-month tenants.

What This Bill Does

This bill would give renters who rent on a month-to-month basis more advance warning before their landlord raises their rent or asks them to leave. Under current Rhode Island law, landlords are required to give month-to-month tenants a certain amount of notice before making these changes. This bill would extend that notification period, meaning tenants would have more time to prepare, find a new place to live, or make other arrangements before a rent increase takes effect or before they must vacate the property.

Who It Affects

This bill would affect renters in Rhode Island who do not have a fixed-term lease — meaning people who rent on a month-to-month basis, often without a set end date to their rental agreement. It would also affect landlords who own residential rental properties and rent to month-to-month tenants, as they would be required to plan further ahead before raising rents or ending a tenancy. The change would apply specifically to residential properties, so commercial renters would not be impacted.

Where the Bill Stands

The bill was introduced in the Rhode Island House of Representatives and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. As of now, the committee has recommended the bill be held for further study, meaning it has not moved forward yet. A hearing has been scheduled for March 18, 2026, where lawmakers may discuss it further before deciding whether to advance it.