Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Rhode Island?

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Rhode Island's landlord-tenant law (R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act), read in full on 2026-10-15) sets no requirement to pay interest on security deposits; the lease terms control. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) (https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/INDEX.htm), last checked 2026-10-15.

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Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Rhode Island?

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