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Rhode Island Subletting & assignment

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

Can a tenant sublet an apartment in Rhode Island?

A search of the full text of R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18 found no provision on subletting or assignment, so the lease terms control.

Verified Source: R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18 (searched in full) · last checked 2026-10-15

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