R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-65-11
Submission of complaints
Redline — November 1, 2021 → current.View current text →
Current — November 1, 2022
As of November 1, 2021
The board shall only accept and make determinations of the following types of claims for damages against contractors registered or required to be registered. This section shall apply to the following types of claims:
(1) Claims against a contractor by the owner of a structure for the following in performing any work subject to this chapter: Negligent work;
(1) The board and office shall accept and consider complaints for purposes of determining whether registered contractors or other persons who are required to be registered have violated the provisions of this chapter or the regulations promulgated thereunder. This includes complaints that contain the following types of claims: Claims against a contractor by the owner of a residential dwelling unit asserting the following in performing any work subject to this chapter: Negligent work;
(2) Improper work;
(2) Improper work;
(3) Breach of contract; or
(3) Breach of contract; or
(4) Contract disputes.
(4) Contract disputes.
(5) Claims against a contractor by the owner of a structure to discharge or to recoup funds expended in discharging a lien established under chapter 28 of title 34 and under circumstances described under this subsection. The board may reduce any amount adjudged by the board under this section by any amount the claimant owes the contractor. The board shall only determine claims under this subsection if: The owner has paid the contractor for that contractor’s work subject to this chapter; and
(5) Claims against a contractor by the owner of a structure to discharge or to recoup funds expended in discharging a lien established under chapter 28 of title 34.
(6) A lien is filed against the structure of the owner under chapter 28 of title 34 because the contractor failed to pay the person claiming the lien for that person’s contribution toward completion of the structure.
(6) Claims against a registered contractor by a registered contractor asserting the following in performing any work subject to this chapter: Negligent work;
(7) Improper work;
(8) Breach of contract;
(9) Furnishing labor or material or renting or supplying equipment to a contractor; or
(10) Contract dispute.
(11) Claims by an employee of a registered contractor.
(13) If at a hearing the contractor’s registration number is not on the contract, or recession clause when required by law, or mechanic’s lien notice; the registrant shall be subject to a fine.
(14) If a settlement/agreement reached by the parties, or payment plan is breached, the board may hold an administrative hearing to suspend or revoke the contractors’ registration, impose a fine, and provide monetary relief.
Official source: Rhode Island General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Rhode Island statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.