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Rhode Island Lease Termination Letter (DC-63) | 30-Day Notice

A Rhode Island lease termination letter allows a landlord to terminate a tenancy-at-will. Tenants can also use a lease termination letter for the same purpose. It must be provided at least 30 days ahead of the intended move-out day by hand or by mail.
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Updated February 13, 2025

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Laws

  • Delivery: Notice must be delivered by hand or mailed to the place designated for receiving such communication, or in the absence of such a place, to the person’s last known address.[1]
  • Notice Period: 30 days.[2]
  • Penalty for Holdover: If the tenant refuses to vacate the property after the notice has expired, the landlord may be able to recover triple the periodic rent or triple the actual damages, whichever is greater, plus reasonable attorney’s fees.[3]

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Sources

  1. R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-14(b)(2)
  2. R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-37(b)
  3. R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-29(b)