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Rhode Island Eviction Laws for Landlords and Tenants
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Tenant Defenses to Evictions in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Residential Landlord and Tenant Act regulates the relationship between a landlord and a tenant in Rhode Island and provides rules for the eviction process. A landlord can evict a tenant in Rhode Island for a variety of reasons, including not paying rent or violating the lease or rental agreement. check to learn more.
A Rhode Island Eviction for lease violations (other than nonpayment of rent), requires the landlord to serve or mail a 20-Day Notice stating the omissions or acts that are in violation of the lease and that he or she has 20-days from the date of mailing of the notice to remedy the violation. check to learn more.