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Rhode Island 20-Day Security Deposit Rule

The landlord must deliver the itemized notice and deposit balance due within 20 days after the later of tenancy termination, delivery of possession, or the tenant providing a forwarding address for receiving the deposit.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
Deadline20 days

After the latest of three trigger events.

If withholdingWritten itemization

The notice must identify the deductions.

Use the latest date

  • Termination of tenancy.
  • Delivery of possession.
  • Tenant provides forwarding address.
  • Choose the latest of the three before adding 20 days.
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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