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R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-20-1. Liability for unauthorized cutting of trees or wood
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Except as provided for in chapter 34 of title 39, every person who shall cut, destroy, or carry away any tree, timber, wood, or underwood whatsoever, lying or growing on the land of any other person, without leave of the owner thereof, shall, for every such trespass, pay the part…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-20-1.1. Damages for willful encroachment on state, municipal or nonprofit land conservation organization open space land — Civil action
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(a) Definitions. As used in this section, the following words and terms shall have given to them the meanings set forth below, unless the context indicates another or different meaning or intent. (1) “Encroach” means to conduct an activity that causes substantial damage or altera…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-20-10. Unlawful termination of tenancy in general
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When proceedings commenced under this chapter are to regain possession of the premises following the alleged termination of a tenancy, if the defendant alleges in his or her answer and if it appears by a preponderance of the evidence that any of the following situations exist, ju…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-20-11. Termination of tenancy for failure to pay increased rent imposed as penalty
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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 u…