Free Blank Rhode Island Eviction Notice (2026)
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Rhode Island rules that this document follows
| Nonpayment of rent | 5 days — 5-Day Demand for RentSource: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35 |
|---|---|
| Lease violation | 20 days — tenant may cureSource: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-36(a) |
| Unconditional quit | No prior notice required — Seasonal or illegal drug/violent crime activity — immediate action under § 34-18-36(f); repeat violation within 6 months — 20-day notice, no cureSource: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-36(e), (f) |
| Permitted service methods | First-class mail; Personal delivery to the tenantSource: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35 (first-class mail to tenant at premises); § 34-18-56 |
| Required content | 5-day demand must be in the form set out in § 34-18-56(a) (Rhode Island courts' 'Five (5) Day Demand Notice for Nonpayment of Rent'), stating the amount owed and that eviction will be filed if not paid within 5 days after mailing. |
| Statute | Rhode Island Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-1 et seq. |
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