Rhode Island Repair and deduct

Can a tenant fix something and deduct it from rent in Rhode Island?

For listed repair duties costing less than $500 per year in total, the tenant may give written notice; if the landlord doesn't fix it within 20 days (or show good-faith efforts), the tenant may have it repaired to code and deduct the cost after giving an itemized statement.

Verified Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-30 · last checked 2026-10-15