RI S2165

Tenants or household members who are victims of abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking within the past 150 days may terminate their lease without penalty, fees, or liability for future rent

Victims must provide written verification such as a protective order, police report, documentation from a healthcare provider/attorney/advocate, or a signed self-certification statement

Landlords must change locks within 2 business days upon request from a tenant facing imminent threat of abuse; if landlord fails to act, tenant may change locks themselves

Landlords are prohibited from refusing rental agreements or housing assistance to applicants who previously terminated a lease under these provisions or requested lock changes

All victim status information and personally identifiable information must be kept strictly confidential by landlords; lease provisions waiving these protections are void and unenforceable