Rhode Island Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]

To (Tenant): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

Property Address: [[Property Street Address]], [[City]], Rhode Island [[ZIP Code]] (the "Premises")

Unit/Apt: [[Unit Number]] *(if applicable)*

From (Landlord/Authorized Agent):
[[Landlord / Property Management Company Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[Landlord Phone Number]]
[[Landlord Email Address]], -

Rhode Island Lease Renewal and Rent Increase Notice Requirements

Rhode Island's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 34-18-1 et seq., particularly § 34-18-25) governs notice for changes in rental terms.

Key Requirements (per task legal spec):

• For month-to-month tenancies: Minimum 30-day written notice of any rent increase.

• For fixed-term leases: Renewal terms must be offered before the lease expiration date.

• No statewide rent control in Rhode Island. Landlords may set rents at market rates subject to the notice requirements above and any contractual limits in the existing lease.

• Local ordinances: The cities of Newport and Providence have local ordinances that may impose additional requirements (e.g., notice content, registration, or just-cause protections). Tenants and landlords must verify current local rules with the applicable city housing office or code enforcement before relying on this notice.

• The notice must specify the new rent amount and the effective date.

This notice may be used to:

• Offer renewal of a fixed-term lease on new terms.

• Notify of a rent increase (or other material term change) for a month-to-month tenancy.

• Combine both where a fixed-term lease is converting or being renewed.

Failure to provide timely and proper written notice may prevent the increase or new terms from taking effect as intended., -

Section 1, Current Lease Terms and Proposed Changes

Current Lease Expiration Date (if fixed-term): [[Current Lease End Date]]

Current Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent]]

Current Other Recurring Charges (e.g., pet rent, parking): $[[Current Other Charges]]

Proposed New Monthly Rent: $[[Proposed New Monthly Rent]]

Dollar Amount of Increase: $[[Increase Amount]] per month

Percentage Increase: [[Increase Percentage]]%

Proposed Effective Date of New Rent / Renewed Terms: [[Effective Date of New Terms]]

New Lease Term (if renewing fixed): [[New Lease Start Date]] to [[New Lease End Date]] ( [[Lease Term Length]] )

Other Proposed Changes: [[Describe any changes to late fees, utilities, rules, pet policy, etc., or "None"]]

Section 2, Statutory Notice Period and Local Ordinance Flag

Month-to-Month Tenancy

Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-25, a minimum of 30 days' written notice is required before a rent increase or other change to rental terms can take effect for a month-to-month tenancy. The notice period begins upon proper service.

This Tenancy Type: [[Month-to-Month / Fixed-Term Converting to Month-to-Month]]

Minimum Notice Required: 30 days

Date Notice Served: [[Notice Service Date]]

Earliest Permissible Effective Date: [[Earliest Effective Date, at least 30 days after service and aligned with rental period end]]

Fixed-Term Lease Renewal

If the current lease is for a fixed term, renewal or new terms must be offered in writing before the expiration date so the tenant has a reasonable opportunity to accept or vacate. Best practice is to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to lease end.

Current Fixed-Term Lease Ends: [[Current Lease End Date]]

Renewal Offer Deadline (recommended): [[Date by which tenant must respond]]

Section 3, Local Ordinance Verification Flag

⚠️ IMPORTANT, Check Local Rules

• Providence: Check current Providence rental ordinances, registration requirements, and any rent increase notice rules with the City of Providence Housing Division or relevant department.

• Newport: Check current Newport short-term and residential rental regulations with the City of Newport.

• Other Rhode Island municipalities generally follow state law only, but always confirm no new local rules apply.

Tenant / Landlord: You are responsible for verifying any additional local requirements that may affect the validity or timing of this notice. This template does not incorporate city-specific overlays.

Section 4, Tenant Response and Acceptance

Tenant must respond in writing by [[Tenant Response Deadline]] to:

☐ Accept the renewal on the proposed terms.

☐ Accept renewal but negotiate different terms (provide counter in writing).

☐ Decline renewal and provide notice of intent to vacate by the lease end or required date.

Failure to respond by the deadline may result in the tenancy converting to month-to-month at the new rent (if increase properly noticed) or other consequences under the lease and law.

Section 5, Full Notice of Proposed Terms

Dear [[Tenant Full Name(s)]],

Your current lease / tenancy for the Premises is scheduled to expire or continue on a month-to-month basis. This written notice provides:

• The proposed new monthly rent of $[[Proposed New Monthly Rent]], effective [[Effective Date of New Terms]].

• All other terms of the existing lease dated [[Original Lease Date]] remain in effect except as expressly modified by this notice or a separate written addendum.

Payment of New Rent: Rent at the new rate is due on or before the [[Rent Due Day]] of each month beginning with the effective month, payable to [[Landlord Name]] by [[Payment Methods]] at [[Payment Address / Portal]].

Late Fees and Other Terms: Late fees (if applicable under the lease) remain [[Current or Updated Late Fee Terms]].

All other provisions of your lease continue unchanged.

Section 6, Method of Service and Proof

This notice is being served by (check and complete):

☐ Personal delivery to the tenant on [[Service Date]].

☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested, mailed on [[Mailing Date]] to the address above.

Server Name / Agent: [[Server Full Name]]

Signature of Server: ________________________________

Date of Service / Mailing: [[Service Date]]

Landlord / Agent retains a copy of this notice and proof of service.

Section 7, Signatures

Landlord / Authorized Agent

Signature: ________________________________

Printed Name: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]

Date: [[Notice Date]]

Acknowledgment of Receipt (optional for tenant)

I acknowledge receipt of this Rhode Island Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice.

Tenant Signature: ________________________________

Printed Name: [[Tenant Full Name]]

Date Received: [[Date]], -

*Template, not professional legal advice. This notice is prepared in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-25 and the requirements stated in the task specification. Rhode Island has no statewide rent control, but Newport and Providence may have additional local rules. The tenant should verify current local ordinances. All amounts, dates, and terms are [[Token Name]] placeholders. Verify all information against current Rhode Island statutes and local codes before serving. Sources: R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 34-18-1 et seq. (particularly § 34-18-25), as of June 2026.*