Your Right to Cancel a Purchase in Rhode Island
When you can cancel a purchase or contract in Rhode Island, the deadline, and what stores must tell you about refunds.
Short answer: A buyer may cancel a door-to-door sale or lease of consumer goods or services of $25 or more (personally solicited and agreed to at a home or somewhere other than the seller's regular place of business) by mailing written notice of cancellation by registered or certified mail to the… R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 6-28-2, 6-28-3; 5-65-27
| Right to cancel (cooling-off) | A buyer may cancel a door-to-door sale or lease of consumer goods or services of $25 or more (personally solicited and agreed to at a home or somewhere other than the seller's regular place of business) by mailing written notice of cancellation by registered or certified mail to the seller's stated address no later than midnight three days after signing, not counting Sundays and mail holidays. Exceptions include sales after prior negotiation at the seller's store, buyer-initiated emergency or repair visits (with a handwritten waiver), mail or phone sales, real estate, insurance and securities, and arts and crafts sold at fairs. Separately, an elderly person may cancel a contractor's in-home solicitation contract within three days. |
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Where to get help in Rhode Island
More Rhode Island consumer protection
- The Lemon Law in Rhode Island
- Contractors and Repair Shops in Rhode Island
- Filing a Consumer Complaint in Rhode Island
- All Rhode Island consumer protection rules
FAQ
Can you cancel a contract after signing it in Rhode Island?
A buyer may cancel a door-to-door sale or lease of consumer goods or services of $25 or more (personally solicited and agreed to at a home or somewhere other than the seller's regular place of business) by mailing written notice of cancellation by registered or certified mail to the seller's stated address no later than midnight three days after signing, not counting Sundays and mail holidays. Exceptions include sales after prior negotiation at the seller's store, buyer-initiated emergency or repair visits (with a handwritten waiver), mail or phone sales, real estate, insurance and securities, and arts and crafts sold at fairs. Separately, an elderly person may cancel a contractor's in-home solicitation contract within three days.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.