https://innago.com/rhode-island-eviction-process/
The eviction process in Rhode Island begins when a landlord serves a tenant with an official notice, typically for non-payment of rent or lease violations. For non-payment, the landlord must provide a 5-Day Demand Notice allowing the tenant to pay or vacate. If unresolved, the landlord files an eviction suit in court, where both parties may present their case. If the court sides with the landlord, a Judgment for Possession is issued. The tenant usually has 5-20 days to vacate, depending on circumstances. A sheriff then enforces the evic