Rhode Island – ‘Just cause’ eviction legislation becomes law in Rhode Island

NBC 10 News

July 9, 2014

Newly-passed legislation in Rhode Island prevents mortgage lenders that foreclose on a property from evicting residents without “just cause.” The bill was the work of the Tenant and Homeowner Association, a committee under Direct Action for Rights and Equality, or DARE.

The “just cause” bill has been in the works for six years, and is based on a similar law passed in Massachusetts in 2010.  Read more: