Unaddressed injustices: Housing Landlord Friendly
- Sarina Harris
- Dec 16, 2025
- 1 min read
More often than not, at least in Rhode Island, the system per se is abusing people in need. There are laid laws, but the landlord doesn't get the correct deserved consequences for their wrongdoings. They have the upper hand. It's a state described as "Landlord Friendly" This is a widespread problem and Rhode Island is one of many states that allow this. Of course there is homelessness here, there, and everywhere.
The "landlord friendly" meaning:
No or limited rent control: Landlords can raise rents as the market dictates, without government caps.
Expedited eviction processes: Quick timelines for non-payment or lease violations, getting landlords back to business faster.
Flexible security deposit laws: Fewer limits on deposit amounts or quicker return deadlines, giving landlords more protection.
Low property taxes: Lower operating costs directly increase rental income and investment appeal.
Few restrictions on fees: Freedom to set late fees or other charges without state-imposed limits.
Minimal landlord licensing: Fewer requirements for permits or licenses to operate, reducing bureaucracy.
Fewer entry notice requirements: More flexibility for landlords to enter units for inspections or repairs with less notice.
How fair or unjust is that? If you slip up and complain, any requests for repairs, there's an underlying fear of retaliation aftermath. Who wants to live that way? The link is to a detailed article explaining the quite relatable situations, how much the problem exists, and what needed to be done for what's truly deserved. It's hard to recuperate when it feels like the other against you from the get-go.
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