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A Rhode Island month-to-month lease agreement lets a landlord and tenant enter into a rental agreement that can be canceled at any time with 30 days' notice.

A landlord must provide a tenant with a written notice 30 days or more prior to the effective date, for a rental increase for a residential tenancy that is on a weekly or monthly basis. With longer tenancies it is 30 days prior to expiration of the current rental agreement.

A Rhode Island standard residential lease agreement is a legally binding rental arrangement between a landlord and tenant usually lasting for a one (1) year period. The tenant's credentials will usually be reviewed and approved by the landlord prior to signing the lease through a rental application.

A Rhode Island month-to-month lease agreement is a rental contract between a landlord and tenant that authorizes the tenant to occupy a residential unit for one (1) month at a time. This type of arrangement is especially favorable for tenants who are unable to make the long-term commitment required in an annual lease.

The law requires the landlord to keep your apartment in good repair. The state law says the landlord must provide safe heating, electrical and plumbing systems, provide garbage bins and keep the common areas (hallways and stairways) clean and safe.

Failure to pay rent or nonpayment of rent Rent is considered late in Rhode Island 15 days past its due. Before a landlord can start with the eviction action for not paying rent, the landlord must provide the tenants a written eviction form called a 5-Day Notice to Pay after 15 days of non-payment of rent.