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Rhode Island Move-In Condition Checklist
Rhode Island landlords who want to deduct for damage need a paper trail. A signed move-in list is what you compare against the 20-day itemized notice.
- Unused deposit is generally due within 20 days (R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19).
- The tenant should give a forwarding address in writing.
- This checklist is not a lease.
Open a filled sample with every optional field and checkbox completed.
Related Rhode Island documents
- Rhode Island Residential Lease Agreement. A fixed-term residential rental contract built around the property’s state rules.
- Rhode Island Move-Out Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-out. Compare it to the move-in list before deducting from the deposit.
- Rhode Island Security Deposit Receipt. A written record that a security deposit was received. It is not the itemized accounting due after move-out.
- Rhode Island Pet Addendum. An add-on to an existing lease that names the animals, pet deposit or rent, and care rules. Assistance animals are not pets.
- Rhode Island Security Deposit Itemization. A written accounting of deposit deductions and any refund due after move-out.
Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about Rhode Island move-in checklist papers. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.
- Why use a move-in checklist?
- A signed move-in condition report documents how the unit looked at the start. At move-out, you compare it to support lawful deposit deductions. In Rhode Island, unused deposit is generally due within 20 days after the tenancy ends.
- What is ordinary wear and tear?
- Wear and tear is the normal deterioration from living in a home — minor scuffs, faded paint, worn carpet in traffic paths. It is not deductible from a security deposit. Damage beyond that may be.
- Should the tenant sign the move-in checklist?
- Yes, when possible. Both sides should walk the unit, note existing damage, and sign and date the list. Each party keeps a copy.