Rhode Island eviction notice (pay or quit)
Rhode Island requires 5 days for a nonpayment notice — R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35. 5-day demand notice; may be sent only after rent is 15+ days late. Generate it correctly below.
Rhode Island nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 5 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35 |
| Special rules | 5-day demand notice; may be sent only after rent is 15+ days late |
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Every Rhode Island rule we encode, with its citation
5 days puts Rhode Island inside a national range that runs from 3 to 30 days. 20 jurisdictions require more notice and 17 require less. Same period as Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma and 3 others.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 5 days | R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35 |
| Rent increase | 60 days | R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-16.1 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-37(b) |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | R.I. Gen. Laws § 18-16-2 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 33-5-5, 33-7-26 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other Rhode Island documents
- Rent increase notice for Rhode Island — 60 days notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Rhode Island — notary required
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
- Connecticut — 3 days notice
- Massachusetts — 14 days notice
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in Rhode Island?
5 days, per R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35. 5-day demand notice; may be sent only after rent is 15+ days late.
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.