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Rhode Island One-Month Security Deposit Limit

Section 34-18-19(a) says a landlord may not demand or receive a security deposit in excess of one month’s periodic rent. A separate furniture-deposit exception can apply to qualifying furnished apartments.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
General maximum1 month’s periodic rent

The ordinary security-deposit cap.

Furniture exceptionSeparate deposit possible

Only for qualifying furnished apartments with furniture replacement value of at least $5,000.

Classify every upfront payment

  • Ordinary security deposit.
  • Qualifying furniture security deposit.
  • Prepaid rent.
  • Application or administrative charge.
  • Pet or service-related payment.
Use the latest of the statutory trigger dates. Rhode Island’s 20-day period is not always measured from physical move-out alone. Educational information only.

Official sources

Rhode Island General AssemblyR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19 — Security deposits ↗

Official Rhode Island security-deposit statute covering the one-month cap, 20-day return/itemization rule, permissible deductions, furniture deposits and remedies.

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