AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Summary

The bill changes Rhode Island law so that, unless a written agreement says otherwise, owners of homes that benefit from a private easement or right‑of‑way must pay for its upkeep, including snow removal. Costs are divided among all benefited owners based on the benefit each receives, not on property value, and anyone who damages the easement must pay for the repair. If owners do not pay or repair, the other owners can sue for specific performance or contribution.

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