A Guide to the Eviction Process in Rhode Island

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Sunday, April 23, 2023

Under Rhode Island state law, a written or oral lease is contractually binding. A lease binds tenants to pay rent on time each month, maintain certain responsibilities for the rental property, and adhere to the terms of their tenancy. If a tenant fails to honor lease terms,...

Rhode Island Security Deposit Laws

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Sunday, March 26, 2023

For property owners or their agents (“Landlord”), security deposits are a safety net that helps protect against potential financial losses due to residents’ unpaid rent or damage to the rental. In Rhode Island, landlords are allowed to collect a security deposit prior to a...

The Leading Ladies of Stonelink: Driven, Dynamic and Dedicated to Delivering Exceptional Property Ma...

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Wednesday, March 1, 2023

At Stonelink Property Management, the women of the team have been instrumental in driving the company's growth and success. From their commitment to providing excellent customer service to their active involvement in local community initiatives, these ladies are making a diffe...

Rhode Island Rental Laws - An Overview of Landlord-Tenant Rights in Rhode Island

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Sunday, February 19, 2023

The landlord-tenant relationship in Rhode Island is governed by the state’s law (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act). The law comes into effect once a lease agreement has been established, through either a verbal or written document to pay rent in exchange for living in a re...

Safely Pay Rent in Cash with an E-Money Order: Stonelink Property Management Service Update

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Did you know there is an easy and secure way to pay rent in cash? Stonelink Property Management has just announced a service offering the ability for residents to pay rent in cash with an e-money order. This convenient payment option is no...

Should you self-manage your rental properties or hire a property management company in Rhode Island?...

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes What is the big fuss over property management anyway? After all, it is just taking care of rental properties, right? Well, not quite... Investing in rental properties in Rhode Island can be a very profitable business, however, real es...

Rental Properties Winter Preparation Checklist: 9 Steps You Need To Do Now

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Tuesday, December 6, 2022

As a property owner, you have a lot of responsibilities when it comes to maintaining your rental properties. Winter brings its own set of challenges, so it is important to prepare ahead of time to make sure your residents are safe and comfortable. Following this rental proper...

3 Common Mistakes Made By Landlords When Screening Tenants

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Monday, October 31, 2022

Screening tenants is a very important step when you are looking to rent your property. It should be handled diligently by landlords because a bad tenant can not only damage your property but negatively impact your cash flow. In addition, having to deal with evictions and legal ...

Blackstone Group Leasing & Management rebrands to Stonelink Property Management

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Sunday, October 23, 2022

Today marks an exciting new chapter in the history of Blackstone Group Leasing & Management as we announce our new brand: Stonelink Property Management. Our rebrand aims to reflect the growth, expansion, and evolution that our company has gone through over the past 6 years, allo...

Residential Landlord and Tenant Act(RI)

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Wednesday, September 14, 2022

While Thanksgiving dinner is the most celebrated Holidays in the US, the numbers of home cooking fires triples on this festive day, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).It is easy to get distracted while cooking Thanksgiving Dinner and entertaining y...