Rhode Island Repairs and habitability remedies

What can a tenant do if the landlord won't make repairs in Rhode Island?

For certain code and maintenance failures costing under $500 a year to fix, after written notice and 20 days without compliance (or promptly in an emergency), the tenant may have skilled, code-compliant repairs done and deduct the cost from rent with an itemized statement.

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