R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18.1 § 34-18.1-2
Quitting by tenants at will or by sufferance on notice
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Tenants of lands or tenements at will or by sufferance covered by this chapter shall quit upon notice in writing from the landlord at the day named therein.
Rhode Island General Laws § 34-18.1-2 establishes that tenants who occupy property on an at-will or sufferance basis—meaning without a fixed-term lease—are required to vacate by the specific date stated in a written notice issued by the landlord. The rule formalizes the written-notice requirement as the mechanism by which such tenancies are brought to an end. It applies to the category of tenancies covered under Chapter 34-18.1 and sets the named date in the notice as the operative deadline for departure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 34-18.1-2, landlords seeking to end an at-will or sufferance tenancy covered by Chapter 34-18.1 generally provide a written notice that clearly identifies the date by which the tenant must vacate. Compliant operators ensure the notice is in writing—not merely verbal—and that the departure date is explicitly stated within the document. Maintaining a record of how and when the notice was delivered is a common practice among property managers handling these situations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 34-18.1-2 means that if you occupy a property as a tenant at will or by sufferance under Chapter 34-18.1, a landlord's right to require you to leave is triggered by a written notice specifying a departure date. Tenants in this situation may want to review whether the notice they received meets the written-notice requirements the statute describes. General enforcement paths include consulting a tenant-rights organization in Rhode Island or raising any notice deficiencies as a defense in any subsequent court proceeding.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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