Rhode Island

Mechanic's Lien

Deadlines & Filing Guide

Know your notice requirements, lien filing deadlines, and foreclosure deadlines before you lose your rights.

GET YOUR  LIEN TOOLKIT

preliminary notice

Required?

Subcontractors: Notice within 120 days of first furnishing

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

200 days after last furnishing

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

40 days after filing notice of intention (petition to enforce)

Statutory Authority

Where found:

R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 34-28-1 et seq.

DEADLINE CALCULATOR

Enter your last day of work to calculate your deadlines.

PRELIMINARY NOTICE
Deadline
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LIEN FILING
Deadline
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FORECLOSURE
Deadline
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Enter your last day of work to see your estimated deadlines.

Where and How to File:

File a notice of intention to do work or furnish materials with the City or Town Clerk before or at the start of work. To enforce, file a petition to enforce the lien with the Superior Court.

Important Notes:

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Subcontractors: Notice within 120 days of first furnishing

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

200 days after last furnishing

Enforce Lien

40 days after filing notice of intention (petition to enforce)