Rhode Island Lease renewal / non-renewal notice

Does a landlord have to give notice before not renewing a lease in Rhode Island?

The state landlord-tenant statute has no required notice before a fixed-term lease ends (full-text search of R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18 (full-text search); § 34-18-37). Periodic tenancies need written notice: 10 days for week-to-week, 30 days for month-to-month, 3 months for year-to-year.

Verified Source: R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18 (full-text search); § 34-18-37 · last checked 2026-10-23