# R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-5: Demolition

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-44_S34-44-5

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-44-5
- **Heading:** Demolition
- **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 34-44-5

## Text

Upon the written request of all of the interested parties to have the building, or portions of the building, demolished, because repair and rehabilitation of the building are found not to be feasible, the court may order the demolition. However, no demolition shall be ordered unless the requesting parties have paid the costs of demolition and of the receivership, and all notes, certificates, and mortgages of the receivership.

## 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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