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Rhode Island Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers

Rhode Island requires a "Notice of Unpaid Lien" to be provided to the owner before filing a lien if you don't have a direct contract.

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Rhode Island is High Risk for Suppliers

Rhode Island is High Risk for Suppliers Rhode Island has strict deadlines. Always calculate your specific deadline based on your last furnishing date.

Rhode Island Lien Deadlines

Deadline Type	Timing	Details
Lien Filing Deadline	200 days after last furnishing	Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.
Enforcement Deadline	40 days after filing	Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.
Missing the 40-day enforcement deadline	Filing a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

Common Supplier Mistakes in Rhode Island

1. Preliminary Notice

Notice of Possible Mechanic’s Lien within 10 days of start Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

2. Lien Filing Deadline

200 days after last furnishing Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.

3. Enforcement Deadline

40 days after filing Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.

Missing the 10-day Notice of Possible Mechanic’s Lien

Many suppliers fail to send the required preliminary notice early in the project, invalidating their future lien rights.

Filing the lien after 200 days

Waiting too long to file. The deadline is strict and often does not extend for weekends or holidays.

Missing the 40-day enforcement deadline

Filing a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

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