§ 34-44-4.1. Court determinations required.

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RI Code › Title 34 › Chapter 34-44 › Section 34-44-4.1

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Prior to ordering any work or the furnishing of any materials to abate a public nuisance under this chapter, the court shall review the submitted financial and construction plan and shall make all of the following findings:

(1) The estimated cost of the labor, materials, and any other development costs required to abate the public nuisance;

(2) The estimated income and expenses of the property after the furnishing of the materials and the completion of the repairs and improvements;

(3) The need for conditions and availability of any financing that is necessary for the performance of the work and the furnishing of the materials;

(4) If repair and rehabilitation of the building are not found to be feasible, the cost of demolition of the building, or the portions of the building that constitute the public nuisance.

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