Rhode Island S2475 repeals certain provisions regarding the maintenance of private easements and rights of way.

Rhode Island S2475 amends the law to change how maintenance and repair costs for private easements and rights of way are handled. It removes the requirement for an enforceable written agreement and instead mandates that the cost of maintaining and repairing these areas be shared by each owner of a benefited property. The cost share is determined by the municipal appraisal of each property. If an owner damages an easement or right of way, they are solely responsible for the repair costs. This act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S2475 repeals certain provisions regarding the maintenance of private easements and rights of way.

Rhode Island S2475 amends the law to change how maintenance and repair costs for private easements and rights of way are handled. It removes the requirement for an enforceable written agreement and instead mandates that the cost of maintaining and repairing these areas be shared by each owner of a benefited property. The cost share is determined by the municipal appraisal of each property. If an owner damages an easement or right of way, they are solely responsible for the repair costs. This act takes effect upon passage.