Rhode Island S2294 establishes just cause evictions for residential landlord tenancies.
Rhode Island S2294 amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to introduce just cause evictions for residential tenancies. This bill prohibits landlords from removing tenants without court order unless specific grounds are met, such as non-payment of rent, violation of tenancy obligations, or illegal use of the property. It also voids any agreements waiving tenant rights to just cause evictions. The act takes effect upon passage.
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