NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

(Rhode Island)

[// GUIDANCE: Rhode Island landlord-tenant law is governed by R.I. Gen. Laws Title 34, Chapter 18. For nonpayment of rent, Rhode Island requires FIFTEEN (15) days' notice for the first default in a 12-month period, and FIVE (5) days' notice for subsequent defaults within the same period, per R.I.G.L. § 34-18-35. Verify current requirements before use.]

NOTICE INFORMATION

Date of Notice: [DATE]
Tenant Name(s): [TENANT FULL LEGAL NAME(S)]
Rental Property Address: [FULL ADDRESS]

NOTICE TO TENANT

You are in default due to nonpayment of rent.

Amount Due: $[TOTAL]

DEMAND FOR PAYMENT OR POSSESSION

Pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 34-18-35, you must within:

☐ FIFTEEN (15) DAYS (first default in 12 months)
☐ FIVE (5) DAYS (subsequent default in 12 months)

either:
1. PAY IN FULL the rent due; OR
2. VACATE the premises.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

[LANDLORD NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE NUMBER]

IMPORTANT NOTICES

1. Right to Cure: Payment within the notice period voids this notice.
2. Rhode Island Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: R.I.G.L. Chapter 34-18.
3. Warranty of Habitability: R.I.G.L. § 34-18-22.
4. Security Deposit: R.I.G.L. § 34-18-19.
5. Legal Assistance: Rhode Island Legal Services: (401) 274-2652

SERVICE & SIGNATURE

Served on [DATE] by: ☐ Personal ☐ Posting and mail ☐ Certified mail

Landlord: [PRINT NAME]
Signature: ____________________________________
Date: [DATE]

Consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney for guidance.