§ 34-36.1-4.17. Effect of violations on rights of action — Attorney’s fees.
If a declarant or any other person subject to this chapter fails to comply with any provision hereof or any provision of the declaration or bylaws, any person or class of persons adversely affected by the failure to comply has a claim for appropriate relief. Punitive damages may be awarded in the case of a willful failure to comply with this chapter. The court, in an appropriate case, may award reasonable attorney’s fees.
History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 329, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 34-36.1 - Condominium Law
Article IV - Protection of Condominium Purchasers
Section 34-36.1-4.01. - Applicability — Waiver.
Section 34-36.1-4.02. - Liability for public offering statement requirements.
Section 34-36.1-4.03. - Public offering statement — General provisions.
Section 34-36.1-4.04. - Public offering statement — Condominiums subject to development rights.
Section 34-36.1-4.05. - Public offering statement — Time shares.
Section 34-36.1-4.06. - Public offering statement — Condominiums containing conversion buildings.
Section 34-36.1-4.07. - Public offering statement — Condominium securities.
Section 34-36.1-4.08. - Purchaser’s rights to cancel.
Section 34-36.1-4.09. - Resale of units.
Section 34-36.1-4.10. - Escrow of deposits.
Section 34-36.1-4.11. - Release of liens.
Section 34-36.1-4.12. - Conversion buildings.
Section 34-36.1-4.13. - Express warranties of quality.
Section 34-36.1-4.14. - Implied warranties of quality.
Section 34-36.1-4.15. - Exclusion or modification of implied warranties of quality.
Section 34-36.1-4.16. - Statute of limitations for warranties.
Section 34-36.1-4.17. - Effect of violations on rights of action — Attorney’s fees.
Section 34-36.1-4.18. - Labeling of promotional material.
Section 34-36.1-4.19. - Declarant’s obligation to complete and restore.