Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Rhode Island
Rent
I'm moving into a new apartment. Can my landlord ask for a security deposit, first and last months rent?
Asked on 5/23/07, 7:12 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jules D'Alessandro
D'Alessandro & Wright
Re: Rent
Not in the state of RI. In this state a landlord may get the first month's rent and a security deposit only. Furthermore the security deposit can be no more than one month's rent.
Answered on 5/24/07, 5:09 pm