Protection against deed and title fraud
Summary
Two items tackle real estate fraud, which hit 224 Rhode Islanders for $4.85 million between 2019 and 2023. One ordinance requires the recorder of deeds to alert homeowners when documents are filed against their title; the resolution backs state bills creating property alert systems and felony penalties.
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Free enrollment in the proposed property alert system for homeowners; fraud losses statewide exceeded $4.8 million over five years.
Homeowners, especially elderly, nonwhite and fixed-income owners who are disproportionately targeted by title fraud.
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