Rhode Island Demand For Direct Payment in connection with lien
What is this form?
The Demand For Direct Payment in Connection with Lien is a legal document used in Rhode Island courts. This form allows a contractor or supplier to request direct payment for services rendered or materials provided to a property owner or lessee. It specifically addresses situations where a lien has been placed on a property due to unpaid debts, enabling the claimant to formally demand payment to resolve the outstanding obligation.
Key components of this form
- Identification of the owner, lessee, or tenant responsible for payment.
- Description of the property, including specifics needed to identify it.
- Details on the work performed or materials supplied, with dates and amounts.
- Steps taken to perfect the lien under applicable laws.
- Names of individuals in line of privity with the claimant.
- Signature fields for both the claimant and individuals providing endorsement.
When this form is needed
This form should be used when a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier has performed work on a property or provided materials and has not received payment. It is crucial for those who have filed a lien against a property to formalize their demand for payment. Using this form can help expedite the payment process and provide legal backing in case of further disputes.
Who needs this form
- Contractors who have not been paid for work performed on a property.
- Suppliers of materials who are owed money for their products used in construction or improvements.
- Any individual or business that has filed a lien and wishes to formally demand payment.
- Legal practitioners assisting clients with lien-related issues.
Instructions for completing this form
- Identify and fill in the name of the owner or lessee responsible for payment.
- Provide a clear description of the property, including relevant details for identification.
- Detail the work done or materials supplied, including amounts and performance dates.
- Document the steps taken to perfect the lien as required by Rhode Island law.
- List all individuals in line of privity who must approve the demand.
- Ensure all necessary parties sign the form where indicated.
Notarization requirements for this form
This form usually doesn’t need to be notarized. However, local laws or specific transactions may require it. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you complete it remotely through a secure video session, available 24/7.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to accurately describe the property can lead to disputes.
- Not including all necessary details of the work or materials may weaken the demand.
- Overlooking signatures from all required parties can invalidate the form.
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FAQ
Someone who is owed money is generally not able to just put a lien on property without first securing a judgment. Securing a judgment requires the creditor to sue the debtor. This may be through circuit court in many jurisdictions. If under a certain dollar amount, this suit may be through the small claims court.
Can a lien be placed on your property without you knowing? Yes, it happens. Sometimes a court decision or settlement results in a lien being placed on a property, and for some reason the owner doesn't know about it initially.
How does a creditor go about getting a judgment lien in Rhode Island? To attach the lien, the creditor must request execution of attachment within 48 hours after entry of the judgment, then file the execution with the town clerk or recorder of deeds in the Rhode Island town where the debtor's property is located.
The short answer is, yes. If you want to dispute the work, then you're going to have to fight it over in court. Meanwhile, now the plumber has a lien on your building. If you want to remove the lien quickly, you will have to post a bond.
Subject to some exceptions, a lien for materials, services, or wages may be registered any time up to 45 days from the day the last materials, services, or wages were provided, or since the contract was abandoned. After those 45 days elapse, the lien expires.
It basically states that you've paid the subcontractor what is owed, they accept the payment in full, and they waive the right to put a lien on your property. Simply present this form to the subcontractor with your payment and ask them to sign it. Make sure you get their signature!
While it's unlikely that just anyone can put a lien on your home or land, it's not unheard of for a court decision or a settlement to result in a lien being placed against a property.
Prepare your Rhode Island Notice of Intention form. Serve the Rhode Island Notice of Intention as a preliminary notice. Record the Rhode Island Notice of Intention as a mechanics lien. File Notice of Lis Pendens and enforce the mechanics lien.
To enforce the lien, the contractor must file a lawsuit within 90 days from the date of recording the lien. If this deadline is passed, the contractor may not be able to enforce the lien and may be required to remove the lien.
