Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to withdraw improper rent increase due to violation of rent control ordinance - Rhode Island 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the date at the top of the letter. This sets the context for your notice.
  3. Fill in the landlord’s name and address in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy for proper delivery.
  4. In the greeting, address your landlord directly using their name, which personalizes your communication.
  5. Provide your address as a tenant in the specified section. This confirms your identity and residence.
  6. Clearly state the date of the rent increase and specify which rent control ordinance has been violated. This is crucial for legal clarity.
  7. Reiterate that you will continue paying the usual rent amount, reinforcing your position legally.
  8. Sign and date at the bottom where indicated, ensuring that your notice is valid and complete.
  9. Select how you delivered this notice (personal delivery, certified mail, etc.) and sign again with the date for proof of delivery.

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A notice of rent increase letter should include the following: Your name and contact information. Date of document. A greeting that addresses each tenant by name. The propertys address. The date the original lease went into effect. The date the original lease will end. The current rent amount. The proposed new rent amount.
Rhode Island does not have any statewide laws that limit or control how much a landlord can raise the rent on rental properties. Landlords have the right to raise rents to market rates when an existing lease term expires or for month-to-month tenants.
AB 1482: Limits annual rent increases to no more than 5% + local CPI or 10% whichever is lower.
What new rental laws have been enacted in Rhode Island in 2025? Effective January 1, 2025, landlords cannot charge convenience fees for rent payments unless an alternative fee-free payment method is available. All additional fees must be clearly disclosed in writing.
Under AB 1482, landlords are limited to increasing rent by no more than 5% plus the local CPI (inflation rate) or 10%, whichever is lower. The local inflation rate is determined by the California Consumer Price Index (CCPI), which is released annually by the California Department of Finance.
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2025 and 2026 rent increase limit The 2025 rent increase limit for residential tenancies is 3%. The 2026 rent increase limit for residential tenancies is 2.3%. If utilities and other fees are included in the rent, the landlord still cannot increase the rent beyond this amount even if their costs are higher.

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