(h) The summons in an action for eviction for noncompliance with the rental agreement
pursuant to § 34-18-36, or for unlawfully holding over after termination or expiration of tenancy pursuant
to § 34-18-38, shall be in substantially the following form:
State of Rhode Island
District Court Summons
EVICTION FOR REASON OTHER THAN NONPAYMENT OF RENT
DIVISION COUNTY CIVIL ACTION-FILE NO.
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Address of Court:
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(name & address of plaintiff
(name & address of
landlord)
defendant-tenant)
TO THE TENANT: You are served with an eviction complaint for noncompliance with rental
agreement (R.I.G.L. 34-18-36), or for unlawfully holding over after termination or expiration of tenancy (R.I.G.L. 34-18-38). If you do nothing, you will lose by default and be evicted. If you claim any defense,
you must complete the enclosed ANSWER and file it with the Court Clerk within TWENTY
(20) days after you are served with this summons and complaint. You should also mail
a copy of the ANSWER to the landlord or the landlord’s lawyer. If you file the enclosed
ANSWER, then you will receive another written notice telling you when the hearing
will be. If you have any questions, you may consult a lawyer. If you think the case
is “settled” you should still file the enclosed ANSWER or be sure that the written
settlement is in the file at the Clerk’s office.
(Proof of Service on next page)
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