Rhode Island Lease renewal / non-renewal notice

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

A search of the full text of the Rhode Island Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ch. 34-18) found no required notice before a fixed-term lease ends. 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 (searched in full); § 34-18-37 · last checked 2026-10-15