2014 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 34 - Property
Chapter 34-44 - Abandoned Property
Section 34-44-4.1 - Court determinations required.

§ 34-44-4.1 Court determinations required. – Prior to ordering any work or the furnishing of any materials to abate a public nuisance under this chapter, the court shall review the submitted financial and construction plan and shall make all of the following findings:

(1) The estimated cost of the labor, materials, and any other development costs required to abate the public nuisance;

(2) The estimated income and expenses of the property after the furnishing of the materials and the completion of the repairs and improvements;

(3) The need for conditions and availability of any financing that is necessary for the performance of the work and the furnishing of the materials;

(4) If repair and rehabilitation of the building are not found to be feasible, the cost of demolition of the building, or the portions of the building that constitute the public nuisance.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1986, ch. 447, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 254, § 1.)