A Practical Guide to Construction Law in Rhode Island
Practice tools for each phase of construction representation, from bidding through litigation

- Product Number: 2110182B00
- Publication Date: 1/27/2023
- Edition: 2nd Edition 2023
- Copyright: © 2023 MCLE, Inc.
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Product Description
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This powerhouse of construction law guidance provides a transactional and strategic approach to each step of construction law disputes. Let it be your most trusted source for understanding the often competing roles of contractor, sub and owner; contentious change orders; problematic site conditions; damage; delays; bond disputes and mechanic's liens. If you are contemplating litigation, if your client has been served, or if you are seeking information on how to help your client defuse a construction problem before it leads to suit, this is the book you need to review for Rhode Island precedent, authority, strategy and practice tips.
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Update: January 2023
Dear Subscriber:
Thank you for enhancing your library with the 2023 edition of A Practical Guide to Construction Law in Rhode Island . This new edition brings updated resources within your immediate reach for fast, accurate, and practical answers to your questions.
Highlights from among the many issues addressed in this edition include
- revisions to Rhode Island's implementation of the Lamb Act with respect to state procurement procedures;
- recodification of state regulations applicable to construction;
- the standards applicable to appellate review of the public bid process;
- extensive revisions of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) contract forms;
- a detailed discussion of a 2018 law establishing procedures for retainage on certain private and public commercial construction projects;
- industry forms addressing recovery of damages for construction delays;
- an extensively revised discussion of the procedures associated with mechanics' liens, addressing, among other topics, preparation of the notice of intention; notarizing and serving the notice; correctly identifying the property that will be subject to the lien; seeking payment for work within the 200-day window established by the statute; timely filing of a complaint and recording of a notice of lis pendens; and recovery of attorney fees;
- procedures for bonding or cashing off a mechanics' lien;
- case law on contracting parties' duty to arbitrate disputes and on the standard for appellate review of arbitrability determinations; and
- a decision by the Rhode Island Supreme Court to vacate an award by an arbitrator who had reached beyond the terms of the parties' contract.
We trust will find this latest version of A Practical Guide to Construction Law in Rhode Island an invaluable resource for your busy practice.
Very truly yours,
John M. Lawlor, Esq., Publications Attorney
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Update: January 2023
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
expand allChapter 1 expandBidding - RI Construction
Buy ChapterChapter 2 expandRegulation of Construction - RI Construction
Buy ChapterExhibit 2A
- Contractors Registration Board—Appeal Application Form Buy FormChapter 3 expandThe Owner - RI Construction
Buy ChapterChapter 4 expandThe Contractor - RI Construction
Buy ChapterExhibit 4A
- Form for Notice of Substantial Completion Buy FormChapter 5 expandThe Subcontractor - RI Construction
Buy ChapterChapter 6 expandChanges in the Work - RI Construction
Buy ChapterChapter 7 expandDiffering Site Conditions - RI Construction
Buy ChapterChapter 8 expandDamages and Delays - RI Construction
Buy ChapterChapter 9 expandChapter 10 expandMechanics’ Liens - RI Construction
Buy ChapterChecklist 10.1
- Preparation and Filing of a Notice of Intention Buy FormExhibit 10A
- Notice of Possible Mechanics’ Lien Buy FormExhibit 10B
- Notice of Intention - RI Construction Buy FormExhibit 10C
- Owner Letter—Notice of Intention Buy FormExhibit 10D
- Letter to Land Evidence Records Used with Notice of Intention Buy FormExhibit 10E
- Letter to Land Evidence Records in Support of Unclaimed Certified Mail Buy FormExhibit 10F
- Mechanics’ Lien—Client Letter for Information Needed Buy FormExhibit 10G
- Complaint to Enforce Mechanics’ Lien and Complaint Buy FormExhibit 10H
- Notice of Lis Pendens Buy FormExhibit 10I
- Owner Letter—Lis Pendens Buy FormExhibit 10J
- Citation - RI Construction Buy FormExhibit 10K
- Constable Letter for Service with Mechanics’ Lien Citation Buy FormExhibit 10L
- Entry of Appearance—Contractor Buy FormExhibit 10M
- Account and Demand Buy FormExhibit 10N
- Statement of Claim Buy FormExhibit 10O
- Petition to Foreclose Buy FormExhibit 10P
- Notice of Foreclosure Sale Buy FormExhibit 10Q
- Order Granting Permission to Foreclose Buy FormExhibit 10R
- Mechanics’ Lien Bond to Discharge Buy FormExhibit 10S
- Petition to Deposit Funds and Release Lien Buy FormExhibit 10T
- Release of Lien Buy FormExhibit 10U
- Demand for Direct Payment Buy FormExhibit 10V
- Verified Complaint Pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 34-28-17.1 Buy FormExhibit 10W
- Order of Notice Buy FormExhibit 10X
- Partial Waiver of Lien Buy FormExhibit 10Y
- Final Waiver of Lien Buy FormChapter 11 expandInsurance Coverage of Construction Disputes
Buy ChapterChapter 12 expandArbitration, Mediation, and Litigation
Buy Chapter - Editors & Authors