R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18.1-15

Current through 2024 Public Law 457

Section 34-18.1-15 - Right of "self help" prohibited

The right of a landlord or a reversioner to utilize "self help", whether pursuant to the common law or pursuant to any agreement in writing or by parol, to reenter and repossess him or herself of land, buildings or parts of buildings leased covered by this chapter upon nonpayment of rent, is prohibited.

P.L. 1986, ch. 200, § 8; P.L. 1989, ch. 287, § 13.