R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-11-41

The mere recital in a deed or other instrument of conveyance to the effect that the conveyance is subject to restrictive covenants or other restrictions shall not operate to impose, reimpose, or recreate the restrictive covenants or other restrictions which have expired according to their terms or which have ceased to be valid and operative by virtue of the provisions of § 34-4-21, unless the intent to make the imposition, reimposition, or recreation is expressly stated in the instrument of conveyance, or unless the instrument whereby the restrictive covenants or other restrictions were created provides for automatic renewal or extension of the covenants.