No-fault evictions in Providence are restricted by the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance at Section 17-216 and by Rhode Island Chapter 34-18 notice rules limiting non-renewal without a defined reason.
Providence's Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, Chapter 17 Section 17-216, limits classic no-fault evictions in covered tenancies. Landlords cannot simply refuse renewal without articulating a recognized cause such as owner move-in, substantial rehab, or sale to an owner-occupant. Even where a cause exists, Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 34-18 sets minimum notice periods, often thirty days for month-to-month tenancies. Some causes, such as owner move-in or substantial rehab, may require additional documentation, longer notice, or relocation considerations under city policy and state housing-court practice.
Improper no-fault terminations can be dismissed in housing court, expose landlords to damages and attorney fees, and may trigger additional review under Section 17-216.
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