Rhode Island General Laws 5-65-18. Mechanics’ lien notice
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As applicable to and in accordance with § 5-65-1 et seq., all written contracts entered into between a contractor under this chapter and a property owner must contain a statement that the contractor, subcontractors, or materialpersons may file a lien in accordance with the Rhode Island mechanics’ lien law, chapter 28 of Title 34. In the event that mechanics’ liens are filed and there is no serious dispute, but merely a failure to pay, then the board may impose a suspension of the registration until such time as the liens are satisfied, either by payment, deposit of the funds in the registry of the court, or with the board.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 328, § 4; P.L. 2006, ch. 648, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 5-65-18
- Board: means the contractors' registration and licensing board established pursuant to the provisions of § 5-65-14 or its designees. See Rhode Island General Laws 5-65-1
- Contractor: includes , but is not limited to, any person who purchases or owns property and constructs, or for compensation arranges for the construction of, one or more structures. See Rhode Island General Laws 5-65-1
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.