Rhode Island § 34-20-11 § 34-20-11. Termination of tenancy for failure to pay increased rent imposed as penalty.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 34-20-11 — § 34-20-11. Termination of tenancy for failure to pay increased rent imposed as penalty.

Rhode Island·Title 34 Property·Ch. 34-20 Trespass and Actions for Possession

§ 34-20-11. Termination of tenancy for failure to pay increased rent imposed as penalty.
When proceedings commenced under this chapter are to regain possession of the premises
            following the alleged termination of a tenancy, if the defendant alleges and it appears
            by a preponderance of the evidence that the plaintiff attempted to increase the defendant's
            obligations under the letting as a penalty for the justified lawful acts described
            in the preceding section, and that the defendant's failure to perform the additional
            obligations was a material reason for the alleged termination, judgment shall be entered
            for the defendant on the claim of possession

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§ 34-20-11. Termination of tenancy for failure to pay increased rent imposed as penalty.

When proceedings commenced under this chapter are to regain possession of the premises following the alleged termination of a tenancy, if the defendant alleges and it appears by a preponderance of the evidence that the plaintiff attempted to increase the defendant's obligations under the letting as a penalty for the justified lawful acts described in the preceding section, and that the defendant's failure to perform the additional obligations was a material reason for the alleged termination, judgment shall be entered for the defendant on the claim of possession, and all the additional obligations shall be void.

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