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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 34 - Property » Chapter 34-9.1 - Maintenance of Private Easements and Rights-Of-Way

Section 34-9.1-1. – Definitions.

§ 34-9.1-1. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Benefited property” or “property that benefits” means and includes residential real property enjoying the use of an easement or right-of-way; (2) “Burdened property” means and includes residential real property over which the easement runs; (3) “Easement” or “right-of-way” means a private appurtenant easement or right-of-way; and […]

Section 34-9.1-2. – Maintenance of private easement and rights-of-way.

§ 34-9.1-2. Maintenance of private easement and rights-of-way. (a) In the absence of an enforceable, written agreement to the contrary, the owner of any residential real property that benefits from an easement or right-of-way, the purpose of which is to provide access to the residential real property, shall be responsible for the cost of maintaining […]