Security deposit disputes in Rhode Island generally come down to the same things: what the lease said, when you moved out, whether you gave a forwarding address in writing, and what the landlord actually returned. Organize those facts and get a free letter outline; the full demand letter is in the $39 Case Pack.
| Deadline | 20 days |
|---|---|
| Trigger | later of termination, delivery of possession, or tenant providing forwarding address |
| Citation | R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19 |
Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19
Same statute corpus, framed as landlord duties — not a different set of rules.
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