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R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-49-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-49-2. Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) “Commercial real estate” means any real estate other than: (i) Real estate containing one to four (4) residential units; (ii) Real estate on which: (A) No buildings or structures are located; and …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-49-3. Broker’s lien
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(a) Any real estate broker shall have a lien upon commercial real estate or any interest in that commercial real estate which is the subject of a purchase, lease or other conveyance to a buyer or tenant (which transferee includes without limitation subtenant and assignee) of an i…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-49-4. Priority
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Prior recorded liens, mortgages, and other encumbrances shall have priority over a real estate broker’s lien. Such prior recorded liens, mortgages, and encumbrances shall include, without limitation, a mechanic’s lien claim that is recorded prior to the real estate broker’s notic…