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A Rhode Island month-to-month lease agreement is a rental contract between a landlord and tenant that authorizes the tenant to occupy a residential unit for one (1) month at a time. This type of arrangement is especially favorable for tenants who are unable to make the long-term commitment required in an annual lease.

A Rhode Island standard residential lease agreement is a legally binding rental arrangement between a landlord and tenant usually lasting for a one (1) year period. The tenant's credentials will usually be reviewed and approved by the landlord prior to signing the lease through a rental application.

A Rhode Island tenant has a right to live in habitable housing. This means the landlord must ensure the property has running hot and cold water and functional electrical, plumbing, and sanitation facilities. You must also ensure that you make repairs within 20 days after notification from the tenant.

Can You Withhold Rent in Rhode Island? The only instance where a tenant may withhold rent is if a landlord fails to make requested repairs. Tenants may pay for the repairs themselves and deduct the cost from the following rent payments.

The rental agreement is an official contract entered between the tenant and owner of a property. Tenant is the person who wishes to take temporary possession of the owner's property by paying the rental amount. The tenant can stay/use the property of the owner for the time mentioned in the rental agreement.

If you or a loved one has entered into a lease for a residential property and have disputes with your landlord over needed repairs or other issues that have made your home uninhabitable, you may be entitled to damages or to pay a reduced rent.