# R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-3: Easement of light and air denied

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-3

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-3
- **Heading:** Easement of light and air denied
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 34 / Chapter 34-7 / Section 34-7-3

## Text

Whoever has erected or may erect any house or other building near the land of another person, with windows overlooking the land, shall not, by mere continuance of the windows, acquire any easement of light or air so as to prevent the erection of any building thereon.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-1 § 34-7-1. Conclusive title by peaceful possession under claim of title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-2 § 34-7-2. Absentees and persons under disability €” Reversioners and remaindermen.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-3 § 34-7-3. Easement of light and air denied.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-4 § 34-7-4. Right of footway denied.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-5 § 34-7-5. Utility rights-of-way not acquired by enjoyment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-6 § 34-7-6. Notice of intent to dispute interrupting adverse possession.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-7 § 34-7-7. Action by claimant in possession after notice of intent to dispute.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-8 § 34-7-8. Shore rights preserved €” Prospective applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-9 § 34-7-9. Land preserved for open space, conservation or cemetery purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-9.md)

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