Section 34-46-2. – Definitions.
§ 34-46-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) “Default” means the failure to pay obligations incurred by the storage of a vessel and associated charges. (2) “Dry dock” means any space and/or real property designed and/or used for the purpose […]
Section 34-46-3. – Lien.
§ 34-46-3. Lien. (a) Lien created. A facility operator has a lien on a vessel stored at that facility for storage charges, labor, or other charges and for expenses reasonably incurred in the sale of that vessel under the provisions of this chapter. (b) Exclusion. This chapter does not create a lien on a documented […]
Section 34-46-4. – Notice of lien.
§ 34-46-4. Notice of lien. (a) A vessel owner must be notified of the lien created by this chapter before enforcement of the lien by a facility operator. Notification of the lien created by this chapter is satisfied by: (1) Written storage agreement. A written storage agreement signed by the vessel owner that includes the […]
Section 34-46-5. – Enforcement of lien.
§ 34-46-5. Enforcement of lien. A facility operator may enforce a lien created by this chapter only if the notice requirement set forth in § 34-46-4 is satisfied. (1) Sale — Use of proceeds. (i) If a vessel owner is in default for a period of more than ninety (90) days, a facility operator may […]
Section 34-45-2. – Legislative findings.
§ 34-45-2. Legislative findings. (a) The general assembly recognizes, finds and declares that: (1) There exists a serious shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary rental units that are available at rents affordable to low and moderate income families in Rhode Island. Many families are denied access to decent housing because they are unable to meet […]
Section 34-45-3. – Legislative purpose.
§ 34-45-3. Legislative purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide a mechanism which will, to the fullest extent possible: (1) preserve the availability and affordability to low and moderate income persons and families of currently available federally insured and assisted housing in the state, and (2) avoid the involuntary displacement of tenants […]
Section 34-45-4. – Definitions.
§ 34-45-4. Definitions. Terms used in this chapter shall be defined as follows, unless another meaning is expressed or clearly apparent from the language or context: (1) “Appurtenant land” means only the land and related facilities which are currently dedicated to the federally insured or assisted rental units, and does not include land which may […]
Section 34-45-5. – Notice of termination of section 8 contract.
§ 34-45-5. Notice of termination of section 8 contract. (a) Not less than two (2) years prior to terminating any contract under which rental assistance payments are received under § 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, 42 U.S.C. § 1437f, an owner shall provide written notice to the corporation, specifying the reasons […]
Section 34-45-6. – Notice of discontinuance.
§ 34-45-6. Notice of discontinuance. (a) Not less than two (2) years prior to: (1) Selling, leasing, or disposing of prepaying obligations secured by a federally insured or assisted development in a manner which would result in either: (i) A discontinuance of the use of the development as a federally insured or assisted housing development, […]
Section 34-45-7. – Opportunity to purchase.
§ 34-45-7. Opportunity to purchase. No owner shall: (1) Sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of, or prepay any obligation secured by, a federally insured or assisted development in a manner which would result in either: (i) A discontinuance of the use of the development as a federally insured or assisted housing development or a development […]