Eviction And Towing Issues

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Karl is facing eviction and towing issues while on medical leave in Rhode Island. He may be protected under FMLA and state laws. Landlords must provide a five-day notice before eviction, and towing fees are regulated. Contact Rhode Island Legal Services for more specific guidance.

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I am out of work on medical leave act and could only pay a small portion of rent and got an emaii today saying if I couldn't pay the rest by the end of today they would start eviction process. My car was also towed for trespassing and that cost * dollars because they did not exceptcredit cards over phone. I had to send afriend to pick up car while I was in hospital. I owe $* for rent
Hello Karl, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please provide your location so I can give you more specific legal information?
I live * Oaklawn Ave Apt * Cranston, Rhode Island *
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Karl. Based on your location, Rhode Island, here are some points:
- You may be protected from eviction under both the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Rhode Island law.
- Landlords must provide a five-day notice before eviction.
- Towing fees are regulated by Rhode Island law.
I recommend contacting Rhode Island Legal Services for more assistance.
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Hello Karl, I'm glad you found the information helpful. If you have any more questions or need further legal assistance, please don't hesitate to ask. Remember, Rhode Island Legal Services can provide more specific guidance.