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Rhode Island Eviction Notice

Before a landlord can file an eviction case in Rhode Island, the tenant must receive a written notice that states what is wrong and how long they have to fix it or move out. In Rhode Island, a landlord must generally give 5 days' notice to pay rent or quit under R.I. Gen. Laws 34-18-35.

This template generates a Rhode Island eviction notice for nonpayment of rent, a lease violation, or the end of the tenancy. You set the notice period so the document matches the current Rhode Island requirement for your situation.

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Rhode Island notice periods

Rhode Island eviction notice periods by notice type
Notice type	Minimum notice	Statute
Nonpayment of rent (pay or quit)	5 days	R.I. Gen. Laws 34-18-35
Lease violation (cure or quit)	20 days	R.I. Gen. Laws 34-18-36
No-fault termination (month to month)	30 days	R.I. Gen. Laws 34-18-37

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Rhode Island requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before serving your notice.

How this template works in Rhode Island

Answer guided questions about the landlord, the tenant, and the amounts owed, then enter the Rhode Island notice period from the table above. The finished notice is ready to serve and download in Word and PDF.

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Rhode Island notice periods

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