Rhode Island Prohibited Lease Clauses
4 restricted clause typesOur Rhode Island law database tracks 4 lease clause types that state law prohibits or restricts (4 illegal). Even if you signed a lease containing one, an illegal or unenforceable clause is generally void — you have not waived the underlying right.
Educational information: generated from our Rhode Island law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
Clause types restricted by Rhode Island law
Waiver of implied warranty of habitability
Likely IllegalLegal basis: Rhode Island General Laws Section 34-18-22
Waiver of tenant rights
Likely IllegalLegal basis: Rhode Island General Laws Section 34-18-7
Confession of judgment clause
Likely IllegalLegal basis: Rhode Island General Laws Section 34-18-7
Security deposit exceeding one month
Likely IllegalLegal basis: Rhode Island General Laws Section 34-18-19
Frequently asked questions
- What lease clauses are illegal in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island law restricts 4 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; waiver of tenant rights; confession of judgment clause.
- Is a lease still valid if it contains an illegal clause in Rhode Island?
- Usually yes — the offending clause is void or unenforceable, but the rest of the lease typically remains in effect. You generally cannot be held to a clause that violates state law even if you signed it.
- Which law prohibits "waiver of implied warranty of habitability" in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island General Laws Section 34-18-22.
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