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R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-38.1

Citation
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-38.1
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island (state)
Source
Official source

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(i) The tenant has failed to pay rent in effect prior to the foreclosure, as long as the
foreclosing owner notified the tenant in writing of the amount of rent that was to
be paid and to whom it was to be paid;

(ii) The tenant has materially violated either an express or legally required obligation
or covenant of the tenancy or occupancy, other than the obligation to surrender possession
upon proper notice, and has failed to cure such violation within thirty (30) days
after having received written notice thereof from the foreclosing owner;

(iii) The tenant is committing a nuisance in the unit; is permitting a nuisance to exist
in the unit; is causing substantial damage to the unit; or is creating a substantial
interference with the quiet enjoyment of other occupants;

(iv) The tenant is using, or permitting the unit to be used, for any illegal purpose;

(v) The tenant, who had a written bona fide lease or other rental agreement that terminated,
on or after July 1, 2014, has refused, after written request or demand by the foreclosing
owner, to execute a written extension or renewal thereof for a further term of like
duration and in such terms that are not inconsistent with this chapter;

(vi) The tenant has refused the foreclosing owner reasonable access to the unit for the
purpose of making necessary repairs or improvement required by the laws of the United
States, the state of Rhode Island or any subdivision thereof, or for the purpose of
inspection as permitted or required by agreement or by law, or for the purpose of
showing the unit to a prospective purchaser or mortgagee;