Here’s an important message for current and future Rhode Island landlords.
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Today I’m speaking to all of the landlords out there. Here in Rhode Island, our two biggest move-in and move-out dates are at the end of May and the end of August. A problem scenario recently came up that highlighted the importance of having specificity in your lease when it comes to the move-in and move-out details.
Cited below for your convenience are timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video. Feel free to watch the full message, or use these timestamps to browse specific topics at your leisure:
0:54 — A little more information about the recent problematic situation
2:25 — The first provision that your lease should have regarding move-in and move-out details
3:00 — The importance of a full walk-through and deep clean before new tenants move in
3:35 — Why move out must occur by noon of the last day of the month
3:50 — Another problem scenario that happens with outgoing tenants and how to protect yourself
5:00 — Rhode Island-specific laws regarding tenant occupation and eviction
6:00 — Recap/wrapping things up
If you’re a current landlord or have plans of becoming one in the future, I hope these tips were helpful. In today’s world, it pays to pay attention to the details.
If you have any questions for me about anything that was discussed in today’s video, don’t hesitate to reach out via phone or email. I’d love to help out however I can, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.