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– 46 – 1. This chart is to be used strictly as a guideline to facilitate mechanic’s lien inquiries. Parties using this resource should ensure they are independently confirming the information contained herein before relying on the same. WHO MAY CLAIM Any person who constructs, erects, alters or repairs any building, canal, turnpike, railroad or other improvement with the consent of the owner, tenant or lessee (but not of the state) for all work done and for materials furnished, including architectural and engineering work. Providing materials includes rental or lease of equipment. Includes: RI GEN L § 34-28-7. (architects and engineers) RI GEN L § 34-28-1. (contract with owner) RI GEN L § 34-28-2. (contract with lessee/tenant) RI GEN L § 34-28-3. (contract with one who has less than fee) DEADLINE TO PERFECT Lien (notice of intention of lien) must be filed within 200 days of date that work or materials have been incorporated into project. RI GEN L § 34-28-4. BROKEN PRIORITY Lien will be good as of the date of filing notice of intention of lien. RI GEN L § 34-28-25. DURATION OF LIEN Lien will be terminated unless lis pendens and complaint to enforce the lien are filed within 40 days from the date of recording of the notice of intention. RI GEN L § 34-28-10. CONTENTS OF LIEN (1) Statement executed under oath; (2) name and mailing address of owner/lessee/tenant at time of mailing (should be located at upper left hand); (3) general description of land sufficient to ID; (4) general description of nature of work/materials provided, or to be provided; (5) approximate value of work/materials as of notice date; (6) name and address of person for whom work or materials directly furnished to; (7) name and address of person mailing notice and whose signature will bind all matters pertaining to notice, lien, and release, and (8) statement that mailing party has not been paid. Strict compliance required. Sufficient if they have complied with mandatory directives but deviated from those requirements that are not mandatory. P.D. Humphrey Inc. v. Abbate, 2002 WL 1034482, at *3 (R.I.Super., 2002) RI GEN L § 34-28-4. NATIONAL COMMERCIAL SERVICES BY STATE MECHANIC’S LIEN RHODE ISLAND RHODE ISLAND