A Guide to Accepting Section 8 Vouchers for Rhode Island Landlords

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Saturday, February 21, 2026

More than 2.3 million U.S. households rely on Section 8 housing choice vouchers to afford rent, making it the nation’s largest rental assistance program.Even with that scale, many Rhode Island landlords haven’t worked with Section 8 before and feel unsure what to expe...

Why Accept Housing Vouchers in Rhode Island? Incentives for Landlords

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Saturday, February 7, 2026

If you own rental property in Rhode Island and haven’t seriously considered accepting housing vouchers, this article is for you. It is also important to know this upfront: Section 8 or voucher status is not a legal reason to deny residency to a tenant in Rhode Island.Many l...

From Notice to Court: Understanding the Rhode Island Eviction Process

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Monday, January 26, 2026

What would happen if a single mistake in your eviction process forced you to start all over again? In Rhode Island, the eviction system is tightly regulated and fully managed through the courts. Even experienced landlords can face delays and legal complications if notices are ser...

A Landlord’s Guide to Security Deposit Rules in Rhode Island

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Tuesday, January 13, 2026

One security deposit mistake can undo months of smooth renting in a single email.Everything feels fine until the tenant moves out. Then the questions start. Why was this deducted? Why is it late? Why does the receipt look wrong? In Rhode Island, security deposits are one of the m...

The Rhode Island Landlord’s Guide to Snow Removal and Winter Safety

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Sunday, December 21, 2025

Winter in Rhode Island can feel like stepping into a snow globe. In your cozy home, you can watch the snow fall, enjoy the crisp cold air from inside, and relax by the fireplace.But for landlords, it’s not all snow angels and hot cocoa. Managing a rental property in the col...

How to Handle Winter Heating Responsibilities: What Rhode Island Law Says

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Sunday, December 7, 2025

Temperatures drop. Snow piles up overnight. Tenants are calling about frozen pipes. Winter in Rhode Island is not for the faint of heart, with icy sidewalks and biting cold that test even the hardiest residents.For landlords, this season brings its own set of challenges. One of t...

Why Maintenance Matters in Property Management

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Friday, November 21, 2025

Ever wondered what really keeps a rental property running year after year? It’s not just the design, the neighborhood, or the rent price. It’s maintenance. Behind every happy tenant and every stable investment is a system that works quietly but consistently.Maintenanc...

The Three C’s and Three D’s of Property Management

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Friday, November 7, 2025

Property management can be rewarding, but it comes with risk at every turn. Managing rentals means facing endless challenges where one mistake can cost thousands. So how do you protect yourself? How do you make sure your partnership with a property management company actuall...

The Key To Success In Property Management Is Vertical Integration

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Tuesday, October 21, 2025

When something breaks in a rental, time matters. Slow response times can frustrate residents and hurt returns. Many property managers rely on outside vendors, and that’s where delays often start. Calls get missed. Jobs fall through the cracks. Costs pile up.Vertical integra...

When “No Pets” Doesn’t Apply: Rhode Island Landlords and Support Animals

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Picture this: A tenant applies for your Providence rental. Your listing clearly says “no pets allowed.” Yet they insist on bringing a dog.In Rhode Island, you might think you can decline. The truth is more complicated if that dog is considered a service animal or an e...