Partner Allison L. Fleet teamed up with Practical Law Real Estate to bring you this Real Estate Leasing Rhode Island (w-000-1954) Q&A guide, which provides a comprehensive overview of commercial real estate leasing laws in Rhode Island. It covers key aspects of lease execution, recording practices, disclosure obligations, rent and security deposits, lease term and renewal, transfer restrictions, financing, default remedies, and foreclosure implications. It also addresses emerging considerations such as electronic signatures, online notarization, and state-specific procedural requirements. Designed for landlords, tenants, attorneys, and real estate professionals, the guide offers insight into both statutory requirements and common practices, helping users navigate Rhode Island’s leasing landscape with confidence.
Allison is a real estate and commercial finance lawyer. She works closely with sponsors, investors, owners and operators, as well as small and mid-sized businesses with real estate portfolios across New England. She guides clients in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, financing, contracting and leasing. In corporate finance, Allison counsels clients in connection with complex, multi-unit and mixed-use property development and leasing projects. She also routinely represents landlords and tenants to negotiate commercial leasing agreements for office, industrial, mixed-use, retail and warehouse spaces.
