Rhode Island Late Rent Notice
A free Rhode Island late rent notice that follows Rhode Island law. Fill in the boxes, check the rules below, then print or copy it. Keep a copy and proof of how you sent it.
What Rhode Island law says
| Late fees | No statutory cap or grace period. Source: None in Chapter 34-18 |
|---|---|
| Notice for unpaid rent | Once rent is 15 days in arrears, landlord may mail a written demand; tenant has 5 days from mailing to pay or the rental agreement terminates. Landlord may file no earlier than the 6th day after mailing. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35 |
Fill in your letter
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To: [tenant name(s)]
Premises: [rental address]
Rent of $[rent amount] for [rental period] was due on [due date] and has not been received.
Under your lease, a late fee of $[late fee] applies. Rhode Island limits on late fees: None in Chapter 34-18.
Total now due: $[total due]. Please pay by [date] to [payment method].
This is a reminder, not an eviction notice. Before filing an eviction case, a landlord must give the separate notice Rhode Island law requires.
Date: [today's date]
Landlord or agent: [your name]
Signature: ____________________
How to send it: use a method you can prove — certified mail with return receipt, or email/text if your lease allows notices that way. Write down the date.
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