Fixtures annexed to the freehold by a life tenant, or his or her assigns, may be removed during the continuance of the life estate, or within a reasonable time after its determination; and in determining what things so annexed are fixtures, the rules of the common law, which prevail as between the landlord and tenant for years, shall govern.
Removal of fixtures annexed by life tenant
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-17-4., under Chapter 34-17 Fixtures.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-17-4.