Section 34-18

Citation: Section 34-18
Parent Document: Zaloumis v. Tully, 99-0066 (1999) (1999)
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island (state)
Effective Date: 1999-05-13
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/4114800/zaloumis-v-tully-99-0066-1999/ ↗

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In this case there was no termination of the tenancy by operation of law or by mutual consent "The relation of landlord and tenant arises by contact, either express or implied." Ryan v.J.H. Cogan Co., 153 A. 815 (ME, 1931) citing Little v. Libby, 2 Me. (2 Greenl.) 242, 11 Am. Dec. 68. The tenant is obligated to pay the amount of rent to which he agreed. As long as the tenancy continues "that obligation remain[s] and it [cannot] be modified except by mutual consent" Ryan at 816.

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