# R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-4.1: Court determinations required

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-4.1

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-4.1
- **Heading:** Court determinations required
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 34 / Chapter 34-44 / Section 34-44-4.1

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-1 § 34-44-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-1.1 § 34-44-1.1. Inventory of abandoned properties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-1.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-2 § 34-44-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-3 § 34-44-3. Injunctive relief and other relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-4 § 34-44-4. Public nuisance determination €” Show cause hearing €” Appointment of receiver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-4.1 § 34-44-4.1. Court determinations required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-4.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-5 § 34-44-5. Demolition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-6 § 34-44-6. Receiver€™s bond €” Power and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-7 § 34-44-7. Nonapplicability of monetary jurisdiction limits €” Personal liability of receiver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-8 § 34-44-8. Expenses of receivership €” Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-9 § 34-44-9. Discharge of a receiver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-10 § 34-44-10. Legality of prior and inferior mortgage liens.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-11 § 34-44-11. Receiver€™s entitlement to fees and commissions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-12 § 34-44-12. Sale of building and property by receiver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-12.md)

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