Rhode Island notice of entry template

Rhode Island rules for this report

These rules are about how and when you report, not the template's fields. Check them before you deliver.

• A tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord to enter to inspect, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, or show the unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers or contractorsR.I. Gen. Laws s. 34-18-26 (a)
• A landlord may enter without consent in an emergency, or during an absence of the tenant of more than seven days if reasonably necessary to protect the propertyR.I. Gen. Laws s. 34-18-26 (b)
• Except in an emergency or if it is impracticable, the landlord gives at least two days' notice of the intent to enter and enters only at reasonable times; the landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenantR.I. Gen. Laws s. 34-18-26 (c)
• The landlord has no other right of access except by court order, as section 34-18-39 allows, or if the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premisesR.I. Gen. Laws s. 34-18-26 (d)
• If the tenant's breach materially affecting health and safety can be fixed by repair, replacement or cleaning and the tenant does not act within 20 days after written notice (or as promptly as an emergency requires), the landlord may enter, have the work done and bill the cost as rentR.I. Gen. Laws s. 34-18-39

What is in it

• Notice of entryThe notice to the tenant, in the standard wording filled in with the entries.
• Additional detailsAnything else the tenant should know: keys, pets, access instructions.

Rules last reviewed October 26, 2026. Read the full Rhode Island notice of entry requirements.