Rhode Island Abandoned property
What can a landlord do with property a tenant leaves behind in Rhode Island?
When a tenant's belongings are removed under a court execution, the tenant must pay the full moving cost and any prepaid storage charges before the property is released. The amount is paid to the landlord as reimbursement.
Verified Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-50 · last checked 2026-10-22
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