Rhode Island Notice of Lis Pendens - R.I. General Laws 9-4-9

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Rhode Island Notice of Lis Pendens - R.I. General Laws 9-4-9
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How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list on the left
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

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This form is used by the plaintiff or plaintiff's representative. A Notice of Lis Pendens gives notice that an existing court case is ongoing involving specific real property. Once recorded it gives notice to any future purchaser, lender, etc. that they are beholden to the outcome of the pending court case. In Rhode Island a plaintiff can file a lis pendens notice without court approval. For such notice the subject case must concern (the title to any real estate, in this state, or to any interest or easement therein) (Rhode Island General Laws 9-4-9(a)).

(Any person causing such notice to be recorded shall, within seven (7) days of the recording, cause a copy of said notice to be mailed, regular mail, postage prepaid to all parties named in the bill, petition, declaration or other complaint, rule, order, decree, or judgment at their last known address. Failure to comply with this provision shall not invalidate the lis pendens) ((Rhode Island General Laws 9-4-9(b)).

Included is Rhode Island Superior Court "Certificate of Service Form", for use when Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure requires service of a document to be certified by an attorney of record or a self-represented litigant.

(Rhode Island Notice of LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Rhode Island only.

How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list above
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— Michael O.

"Great experience. Pre-printed forms, line explanations and samples - solve a lot of problems, elimin…"

— Salvatore R.

"It was fast and easy to find."

— Jeffey V.

"Easiest way I've found to get Warranty Deeds in different parts of the country. Highly recommend."

— Kimberly F.

"Wow! This process was incredibly easy and no commitments to monthly memberships."

— Terrell W.

"Was a little hard to find the form but once I did everything worked well"

Common Uses for Notice of Lis Pendens - R.I. General Laws 9-4-9

  • Establish priority of a legal claim on real property
  • Provide constructive notice of a contract dispute involving property
  • Provide public notice of a pending lawsuit affecting a property
  • Protect your interest in a property during a divorce proceeding
  • File notice of a boundary dispute or quiet title action
  • Notify title companies of unresolved claims against a property

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our notice of lis pendens - r.i. general laws 9-4-9 forms are specifically formatted for each county in Rhode Island.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.