As a property owner in Rhode Island, it’s essential you familiarize yourself with the State’s laws and regulations. This includes the rules and regulations guiding a tenant breaking their lease. Learning that your tenant has broken their lease can be disheartening. The process of securing a reliable tenant involves considerable effort, including advertising, property showings,…

In Rhode Island, landlords have certain rights and responsibilities under landlord-tenant law, including the right to evict a tenant for noncompliance to the terms of the lease. Noncompliance can occur in a number of ways, which we will discuss in the following article.  Even so, there is a process you must follow to terminate the…

As a landlord, renting out your Rhode Island rental property comes with certain financial risks. However, requiring tenants to pay security deposits can help mitigate these risks and protect your bottom line. At Lyon Property Management, we want to ensure that you’re equipped with the knowledge and understanding of how to handle a tenant’s deposit.…

Relationships between landlords and tenants in Rhode Island begin when a landlord and renter sign a lease and are informed by statewide Landlord-Tenant Laws. A rental agreement becomes valid once your tenants pay rent in exchange for occupying a rental property.   Once the lease is valid, both parties obtain certain rights and responsibilities. As a…