Rhode Island Eviction Laws
Rhode Island requires a 5-day written notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment of rent before a landlord may file an eviction action.
Key Rules
- Nonpayment Notice
- 5 days written notice to pay rent or vacate
- Lease Violation Notice
- 20-day cure-or-vacate notice for remediable violations
- Periodic Tenancy Notice
- 30 days notice for month-to-month termination
- Rent Control
- No statewide rent control; local ordinances may apply
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Applicable Statutes
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35
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Termination for nonpayment of rent: landlord must give 5 days written notice to pay rent or vacate. If rent not paid, landlord may terminate the tenancy and file for eviction.
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Termination for lease violations: 20-day notice to remedy or vacate for lease violations that are capable of being remedied.
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Termination of periodic tenancy: requires 30 days written notice for month-to-month tenancies.
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