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Rhode Island Late Fee Calculator
Calculate the maximum late fee you can legally charge in Rhode Island. Check grace periods, fee caps, and compliance with Rhode Island state law.
Your Late Fee
$0.00
Still within the 15-day grace period required in Rhode Island. No late fee can be charged yet.
Rent + Fee
$1,500.00
Grace Period
15 days (required)
Rhode Island Late Fee Law
Grace period: 15 days (required by law)
Fee cap: No statutory cap
Daily fees: Not typical
Statute: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35
Rent is not considered late until 15 days past due. No statutory cap on the fee itself.
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Try Tenby FreeRhode Island Late Fee Rules for Landlords
Rhode Island requires a 15-day grace period before any late fee can be charged (R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35). There is no statutory cap on late fees, but they must be "reasonable" and specified in the lease.
Use the calculator above to check if your proposed late fee complies with Rhode Island law. Need more tools? Check the Rhode Island security deposit calculator, or try our prorated rent calculator and rent estimate tool.
For a complete guide to Rhode Island landlord-tenant law, read our Rhode Island Landlord-Tenant Law 2026 guide.