R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18.1 § 34-18.1-6
Notice of termination by tenant
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To terminate leases at will or by sufferance or by parol covered by this chapter, like notice shall be given by the tenant, if he or she would quit of the same, as is prescribed to be given by the landlord. The notice shall have the same effect, for all purposes, as if given by the landlord to the tenant.
Rhode Island General Laws § 34-18.1-6 establishes a symmetrical notice requirement for ending certain informal tenancies. When a tenant wishes to end a tenancy at will, by sufferance, or by parol (an oral agreement), the tenant must provide the same type and length of notice that the landlord would be required to give under the same chapter. Once given, that tenant-issued notice carries the same legal weight as if the landlord had issued it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 34-18.1-6, a tenant ending an at-will, sufferance, or parol tenancy is held to the same notice standard that applies to landlords under this chapter. Operators who manage informal or month-to-month arrangements generally track incoming tenant notices carefully, since a properly delivered tenant notice triggers the same legal timeline as a landlord-initiated termination. Maintaining clear records of when and how notice is received helps document the end date of the tenancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 34-18.1-6 gives tenants the right to end an at-will, sufferance, or parol tenancy by providing the same notice that a landlord would be required to give under this chapter. Tenants who follow this mirrored notice requirement can establish a clear, legally recognized end date for their tenancy. Those uncertain about the correct notice period or format for their specific type of tenancy may find guidance through a local tenant-rights organization or Rhode Island's housing courts.
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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