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Rhode Island Mechanics Lien & Preliminary Notice Deadline Calculator

Calculate exact statutory cutoff dates for commercial subcontractors in Rhode Island (RI) under Notice of Intention to Claim Lien (R.I.G.L. § 34-28-4) and export calendar reminder alerts.

Rhode Island (RI) Mechanics Lien Deadline Calculator

Statute Reference: Notice of Intention to Claim Lien (R.I.G.L. § 34-28-4)

200-Day Filing Window
Rhode Island Preliminary Notice Deadline
Not Statutorily Mandated

Notice must be filed within 200 days of last work.

Rhode Island Final Mechanics Lien Cutoff
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Calculated 200 calendar days from your last day furnishing labor or materials.

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Does Rhode Island require a preliminary notice before filing a mechanics lien?

Rhode Island does not mandate a universal early preliminary notice at the start of work, though formal notice prior to filing may still apply. Notice must be filed within 200 days of last work.

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How many days do you have to file a mechanics lien in Rhode Island?

Under Notice of Intention to Claim Lien (R.I.G.L. § 34-28-4), a Rhode Island mechanics lien must generally be filed within 200 days from the last day labor or materials were furnished to the project.

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