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  • Tel: (401)-222-1268
  • TDD: (401)-222-6334
  • Fax: (401)-222-1940
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  • Address:
    1 Capitol Hill
    2nd Floor
    Providence, RI 02908

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A Message from Executive Director George Whalen

george whalanWelcome to the web-site of the RI Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board. It is indeed an honor and privilege to be able to provide these services to the people of our great State.

Our mission is “to safeguard the consumers rights related to contracted improvements to residential property, while providing a fair and positive environment for the construction industry.”

In this endeavor, we will try to assist contractors and consumers try to settle any disputes that arise within our jurisdiction.

Important Notice

Effective: February 2, 2009 - The Contractor's Registration & Licensing Board will no longer accept cash payments for any transactions; However we will start to accept credit cards as an alternative and of course we will continue accepting checks and money orders.

In order to offer you the convenience of using your bank card, a non-refundable fee equaling $1.00 plus 2.5% of the transaction will be added to your payment. This fee goes to our third-party provider, Rhode Island Interactive. The state does not keep any portion of this fee.

 

News:

With passage of H-8279 many changes will be implemented shortly at the Board. Some of those changes include:

Legislative Changes 2008

  1. Clarifies “Board” definition to assure appointed staff can act on behalf of the Board as designee;
  2. Defines “monetary damages” as the dollar amount required in excess of the contract amount necessary to provide the claimant with what was agreed to be provided under the terms of the contract, reduced by any amount due and unpaid to the respondent inclusive of any and all awards and restitution;
  3. Requires nonresident contractors to file with the Board a Power of Attorney, constituting and appointing a lawful attorney to whom all processes can be served and obligation to inform Board if change to this status;
  4. Board may assess an interest penalty of 12% annually when a monetary award is ordered by the Board;
  5. Failure to provide or falsify information on an application or any document required by this chapter is punishable by a fine not to exceed ($10,000) ten thousand dollars;
  6. Disciplinary action can be taken when a registrant fails to pay a fine or comply with any order issued by the Board;
  7. Fines of up to $5,000 for each 1st violation of this chapter or Rules or Regulations promulgated by the Board. Clarifies additional fines in regard to face value of contract and monetary awards as being inclusive;
  8. Requires notice of expungement proceedings to be sent to claimants who were subject of the violation by the registrant petitioning the Board for expungement;
  9. A $10,000 fine to anyone trying to deceive or circumvent the registration process to enable a person whose registration has been suspended or revoked to conduct business. Violators shall be jointly and individually liable for any damage resulting from this type of activity;
  10. Clarifies language that the Board shall order any action deemed appropriate including action on contractors’ registration and compensation, inclusive of claims;
  11. Clearly defines powers of the Board to award monetary damages and fines, order specific performance of any contract and provide any of the relief and/or remedy by law or Rules and Regulations;
  12. The law now allows the Board to institute a bonding requirement of up to  ($30,000) thirty thousand dollars when action on the contractors’ registration has transpired.

Mission Statement:

"Our mission is to safeguard consumers' rights related to contracted improvements to their residential property while providing a fair and positive environment for the construction industry."

Contact us at:
1 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908

Phone (401) 222-1268
Fax (401) 222-1940
TDD (401) 222-6334

The information contained in these sections is not meant to provide legal advice. If you have specific questions about any matter in the above sections, you are encouraged to consult with your attorney or contact us.