Rhode Island rental inspection report template

Rhode Island rules for this report

These rules are about how and when you report, not the template's fields. Check them before you deliver.

• From the deposit the landlord may deduct unpaid accrued rent, reasonable cleaning expenses, reasonable trash disposal expenses, and physical damage to the premises other than ordinary wear and tear caused by the tenant's breach of the tenant's dutiesR.I. Gen. Laws s. 34-18-19 (b)
• The landlord delivers a written notice itemizing the deductions, with the amount due to the tenant, within 20 days after the latest of the end of the tenancy, delivery of possession, or the tenant giving a forwarding address for the depositR.I. Gen. Laws s. 34-18-19 (b)
• A landlord who does not comply owes the amount due plus damages equal to twice the amount wrongfully withheld and reasonable attorney fees; a rental agreement cannot waive these rulesR.I. Gen. Laws s. 34-18-19 (c) and (h)
• For a furnished apartment whose landlord-supplied furniture had a replacement value of at least 5,000 dollars when the lease was signed, a separate furniture deposit of up to one month's rent may be taken; it can cover reasonable cleaning and repair and physical damage to the furniture other than ordinary wear and tear, on the same 20-day timelineR.I. Gen. Laws s. 34-18-19 (e) and (f)
• The tenant keeps the part of the premises they use as clean and safe as its condition permits, disposes of garbage and waste cleanly and safely, keeps plumbing fixtures clean, and does not deliberately or negligently damage the premisesR.I. Gen. Laws s. 34-18-24
• The tenant may not unreasonably refuse entry for an inspection; except in an emergency or where impracticable, the landlord gives at least two days' notice and enters only at reasonable timesR.I. Gen. Laws s. 34-18-26 (a) and (c)

What is in it

• Entry and hallwaysWalls and ceiling, Floor, Doors and locks, Lights and switches
• Living and dining areasWalls and ceiling, Floor and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Outlets, lights and switches, Furniture supplied by the landlord
• KitchenStove, oven and range hood, Refrigerator and freezer, Dishwasher, Sink, faucet and drain, Counters and cabinets, Walls, ceiling and floor
• BedroomsWalls and ceilings, Floors and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Closets and doors
• BathroomsToilet, Tub, shower, grout and caulking, Sink, vanity and mirror, Exhaust fan, Walls, ceiling and floor
• Laundry and utilityWasher and dryer, Heating, cooling and thermostat, Water heater
• Safety devicesSmoke alarms tested, Carbon monoxide alarms tested, Fire extinguisher
• Exterior, parking and storageBalcony, patio or yard, Parking or garage, Storage
• Keys, fobs and remotesItem, Quantity, Notes

Rules last reviewed October 10, 2026. Read the full Rhode Island rental inspection report requirements.