No, a landlord cannot evict you immediately in Rhode Island. A court process is required before a tenant can be removed.
For nonpayment of rent, landlords must give at least 5 days’ written notice to pay or vacate. For lease violations or ending a tenancy, notice periods are typically 30 days. If the eviction is for illegal activity, the landlord may file an eviction action without prior written notice, but a court order is still required to remove the tenant.
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The information for this answer was found on our Rhode Island Eviction Process answers.