Rhode Island General Laws 34-18.1-15. Right of “self help” prohibited
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The right of a landlord or a reversioner to utilize “self help”, whether pursuant to the common law or pursuant to any agreement in writing or by parol, to reenter and repossess him or herself of land, buildings or parts of buildings leased covered by this chapter upon nonpayment of rent, is prohibited.
History of Section.
P.L. 1986, ch. 200, § 8; P.L. 1989, ch. 287, § 13.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 34-18.1-15
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- in writing: include printing, engraving, lithographing, and photo-lithographing, and all other representations of words in letters of the usual form. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-16