Tenant resources
Rhode Island
Curated renter-help organizations serving Rhode Island. All listings are free to contact. Always verify current hours and eligibility directly with the organization.
Attorney General — Consumer Protection
State-level consumer protection offices that handle landlord-tenant complaints and rental scams.
- Rhode Island Attorney General - Consumer Protection Unit
Contact: Tim Rondeau: trondeau@riag.ri.gov; 401-274-4400
Landlord-tenant handbook hosted separately at housing.ri.gov
211 / United Way
Statewide referral lines for emergency rental assistance and housing programs.
- United Way of Rhode Island - 211
Contact: Michael Cerio: michael@ceriocommunications.com
General phone (401) 444-0652
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling
Federally-approved nonprofit agencies offering free or low-cost housing counseling.
- RIHousing HelpCenter
Contact: 401-457-1130 (HelpCenter); cventura@rihousing.com
Statewide HUD-approved counseling, based in Providence
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