Rhode Island Construction or Mechanics Lien Package - Individual
What this form package covers
The Rhode Island Construction or Mechanics Lien Package - Individual is designed for sole proprietors who provide labor, materials, or services for improving real property. This package assists in recovering payment that is owed through a lien on the property improved. Unlike other packages, it specifically caters to individuals and excludes forms for property owners, ensuring that contractors can enforce their rights effectively.
Forms provided in this package
- Notice of Intention to Do Work or Furnish Materials - Individual
- Notice of Lis Pendens
- Demand For Direct Payment
- Conditional Waiver and Release of Claim of Lien Upon Progress Payment
- Unconditional Waiver and Release of Claim of Lien Upon Progress Payment
- Conditional Waiver and Release of Claim of Lien Upon Final Payment
- Unconditional Waiver and Release of Claim of Lien Upon Final Payment
- Notice of Possible Mechanic's Lien - Individual
- Assignment of Mechanic's Lien - Individual
Situations where these forms applies
This form package is essential when a contractor has not received payment for work performed, materials supplied, or services rendered in relation to a construction project. It provides the necessary legal tools to file a lien, which can prompt timely payments and protect the contractor's financial interests.
Who needs this form package
- Sole proprietors in the construction industry.
- Contractors and subcontractors who provide materials or services.
- Individuals seeking legal remedies for unpaid work on real property.
How to prepare this document
- Review the information about the construction or mechanics lien procedure included in the package.
- Identify the forms you need from the forms list provided.
- Enter the required information in the form fields using either your computer or by hand.
- Sign and date the forms as necessary, ensuring compliance with any requirements.
- File the completed forms with the appropriate county office within the required time frame.
Notarization details for included forms
Forms in this package typically do not require notarization. However, certain states or document types may still need it. US Legal Forms provides online notarization powered by Notarize, available 24/7 for your convenience.
Avoid these common issues
- Failing to file the notice of intention within the required timeline.
- Not including all necessary forms or information when filing.
- Misunderstanding the terms of waivers and releases, leading to improper use.
- Neglecting to keep copies of all documents for personal records.
Why use this package online
- Convenient access to essential legal forms and information from anywhere.
- Editable forms that can be completed digitally, saving time and effort.
- Forms are drafted by licensed attorneys, ensuring compliance with Rhode Island laws.
- Immediate download of forms allows for quick action on claims.
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FAQ
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.
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 simplest way to prevent liens and ensure that subcontractors and suppliers are paid is to pay with joint checks. This is when both parties endorse the check. Compare the contractor's materials or labor bill to the schedule of payments in your contract and the Preliminary Notices.
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.
Filing a construction lien on residential projects requires filing a Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien within 90 days of the last day of service. The homeowner must also get a copy of that notice within 10 days of its filing.
The process of bonding off a mechanics lien starts after a claimant has filed a mechanics lien. After the claim is made, a general contractor or a property owner can contact a surety bond company to purchase a surety bond that replaces the value of the lien that was filed against the property.
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.
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.
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.
