Rhode Island landlord forms / Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist
Rhode Island Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist
$19A room-by-room condition record signed by landlord and tenant at move-in, then reused at move-out — the single best protection against a disputed security deposit deduction.
Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.
What Rhode Island law requires
- Security deposit cap
- 1 month' rentR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19(a) · source
- Deposit return deadline
- 20 days after move-outR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19(b)-(d) · source
- Month-to-month termination notice
- 30 daysR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-37 · source
- Pay-or-quit notice (late rent)
- 5 daysR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35(a)-(e) · source
- Landlord entry notice
- 2 daysR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-26 · source
- Late fee guidance
- no statutory cap
Frequently asked questions
Is a move-in checklist legally required?
Some states require a written condition statement before a deposit is collected; in every state it's strong evidence if a deposit deduction is ever disputed.
Do I need to fill this out again at move-out?
Yes — compare the same rooms against the same checklist so any new damage is clear. Bundle purchasers can re-edit this document within their 12-month window.
Need more than one document?
The Complete Landlord Pack includes this document plus 5 more for Rhode Island, with unlimited edits for 12 months.
See the Rhode Island pack