Rhode Island Security Deposit Itemization Letter Template
What a Rhode Island security deposit itemization letter must include under Rhode Island law, and a fill-in draft that follows those rules.
Use the official form if there is one
What Rhode Island law requires
Deductions limited to unpaid accrued rent, reasonable cleaning, reasonable trash disposal, and physical damage beyond ordinary wear and tear from the tenant's noncompliance, all itemized in a written notice delivered to the tenant together with the balance due, within 20 days after the later of termination, delivery of possession, or the tenant giving a forwarding address. Same rules for a separate furniture deposit. Failure: amount due plus twice the amount wrongfully withheld and reasonable attorney fees. No lease waiver allowed.
Source: R.I. Gen. Laws 34-18-19(b)-(c), (f), (h)
Fill-in draft
Replace every [bracketed] item. If your state or city requires specific wording, a specific form, or a translated version, that requirement controls over this draft. Courts dismiss eviction cases over defective notices — if anything is unclear, talk to a lawyer.
STATEMENT OF SECURITY DEPOSIT DEDUCTIONS
To: [former tenant name(s)], at [forwarding address]
Premises: [street address, unit]
Tenancy ended / possession returned on: [date]
Deposit held: $[amount] Interest (if required): $[amount]
Deductions (itemized): [item — reason — cost], [item — reason — cost]
Amount returned: $[amount], sent by [method] on [date]. This statement is provided under R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19(b).
Date: [date]
Landlord or agent: [name, address, phone]
Signature: ____________________
Proof of delivery: Delivered on [date] by [method required by Rhode Island law] by [name].
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.