Notice to End a Tenancy
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-37 — ten days for week to week, thirty for month to month, three months for year to year
| Tenancy | Written notice from either side |
|---|---|
| TenancyWeek to week | Written notice from either sideAt least ten days before the termination date |
| TenancyMonth to month, or any period over a month and under a year | Written notice from either sideAt least thirty days before the date in the notice |
| TenancyYear to year | Written notice from either sideAt least three months before the end of the occupation year |
The notice is in writing, in a form substantially like the one the act provides, and either the landlord or the tenant may give it.
A lease for a fixed term ends on its own terms. A particular notice is a question for a licensed Rhode Island attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-37 — Termination of periodic tenancy
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Rhode Island attorney.