§ 34-36-13. Survey map.
(a) Simultaneously with the recording of the declaration there shall be recorded a standard size, original linen/mylar (21" X 31") record of survey map, as defined in § 34-36-3(15), with 6¼" X 1½" recording information block, which map shall be made by a registered land surveyor and shall set forth (1) a description of the surface of the land included within the project, including all angular and linear data along the exterior boundaries of the property; (2) the linear measurement and location, with reference to the exterior boundaries, of the building or buildings located on the property; (3) diagrammatic floor plans of the building or buildings built or to be built thereon in sufficient detail to identify each unit, including its identifying number or symbol, the official datum elevations of the finished or unfinished interior surfaces of the floors and ceilings and the linear measurements of the finished or unfinished interior surfaces of the perimeter walls, and the lateral extensions, of every unit in the building; and (4) a certificate consenting to the recordation of such record of survey map pursuant to this chapter, signed and acknowledged by the record owner of such property. Every unit shall be identified on the record of survey map by a distinguishing number or other symbol.
(b) In interpreting the record of survey map or any deed or other instrument affecting a building or unit, the boundaries of the building or unit constructed or reconstructed in substantial accordance with the record of survey map shall be conclusively presumed to be the actual boundaries rather than the description expressed in the record of survey map, regardless of the settling or lateral movement of the building and regardless of minor variance between boundaries shown on the record of survey map and those of the building or unit.
History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 181, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 319, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 34-36 - Condominium Ownership
Section 34-36-1. - Short title.
Section 34-36-2. - Applicability.
Section 34-36-3. - Definitions.
Section 34-36-4. - Units deemed separable.
Section 34-36-5. - Units may be held in ownership as in other property.
Section 34-36-6. - Exclusive ownership and possession.
Section 34-36-7. - Incidents of ownership.
Section 34-36-8. - Compliance with declaration and rules.
Section 34-36-9. - Alterations.
Section 34-36-10. - Declaration — Recording.
Section 34-36-11. - Deeds — Contents.
Section 34-36-12. - Recording of instruments affecting property — Separate index.
Section 34-36-13. - Survey map.
Section 34-36-14. - Descriptions of unit.
Section 34-36-15. - Bylaws — Recording.
Section 34-36-16. - Bylaw provisions.
Section 34-36-17. - Records of management.
Section 34-36-18. - Release of initial liens.
Section 34-36-19. - Unit liens.
Section 34-36-20. - Common expenses — Payment.
Section 34-36-21. - Interest of unit owner acquired on forced sale.
Section 34-36-22. - Removal of property from application of chapter.
Section 34-36-23. - Resubmission of property to chapter.
Section 34-36-24. - Common profits and expenses — Distribution and charging.
Section 34-36-25. - Voluntary conveyance of unit.
Section 34-36-26. - Liability of unit owner for common expenses absolute.
Section 34-36-27. - Separate assessment for taxation.
Section 34-36-28. - Perpetuities and restraints on alienation.
Section 34-36-29. - Insurance.
Section 34-36-30. - Reconstruction on insured loss.
Section 34-36-31. - Repairs on insured loss.
Section 34-36-32. - Sale or disposition of entirety.
Section 34-36-33. - Actions relating to common areas.
Section 34-36-34. - Liability of unit owners, tenants, employees.
Section 34-36-34.2. - Punitive damages — Attorney’s fees.
Section 34-36-35. - Chapter supplemental.
Section 34-36-36. - Severability.
Section 34-36-37. - Rights of tenants upon conversion to condominium ownership.
Section 34-36-38. - Applicability of local ordinance, regulation, and building codes.