Consumer credit law reference

Rhode Island Credit Dispute Laws

Rhode Island relies on the FCRA and its Deceptive Trade Practices Act, which provides for actual damages plus reasonable attorney fees.

Primary state statute

Rhode Island Deceptive Trade Practices Act

R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1

Regulator: Rhode Island Attorney General — Consumer Protection Unit

What Rhode Island adds on top of the federal FCRA

  • Actual damages + attorney fees
  • AG enforcement
  • Private right of action

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This page is general legal information, not legal advice. Statute numbers are current as of 2026 — verify before litigating. For legal advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed attorney in Rhode Island.

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