What to put in a written repair scope for a Rhode Island rental (What do Rhode Island landlord tenant laws say about repairs, entry and deposits?)
From https://instabids.ai/us/property-managers/landlord-tenant-law/rhode-island (facts read 2026-10-29)

[ ] The repair described in plain words with photos, tied to the 34-18-22(a) item it answers, for example to maintain in good and safe working order the plumbing, heating or other facilities and appliances supplied by the landlord, or to keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition.
[ ] The date the tenant's written notice was received, if it names a noncompliance materially affecting health and safety: 34-18-28(a) counts twenty (20) days to remedy from receipt.
[ ] The access date and time window: the landlord gives the tenant at least two (2) days' notice of his or her intent to enter, as 34-18-26(c) requires except in case of emergency or where it is impracticable, and may enter only at reasonable times.
[ ] For a heat, hot water, running water, electric or gas outage: the date the tenant gave notice to the landlord, since the 34-18-31(a) remedies when the landlord willfully or negligently fails to supply an essential service do not arise until that notice (34-18-31(d)).
[ ] If the tenant is to do part of the work: an agreement between the landlord and tenant in a writing signed by the parties, entered into in good faith and supported by adequate consideration, for work not necessary to cure noncompliance with item (1) of 34-18-22(a) (34-18-22(c)).