Rhode Island Statute of Limitations for Contracts, and Warranty

Rhode Island - Statute of Limitations

The amount of time owners have to seek legal action against their Architects, Engineers or Contractors varies from state to state.
Therefore, here are the Rhode Island statute of limitations you should know:Contractor’s bond – 2 yearsPersonal injury/Wrongful death – 3 yearsBreach of contract/Fraud – 10 yearsClaims against professionals – 10 years

State Statute of Repose: 10 Years

Discovery Rule: Yes

Mechanic’s Lien must be filed within 200 days after completion of project

If you would like to learn about your state’s best practices for document retention refer to Construction Litigation Hold.