Rhode Island § 45-27-10 - Housing Authority Bonds and Obligations
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 45-27-10 — Housing Authority Bonds and Obligations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-27-10. Housing Authority Bonds and Obligations
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-27-10
§ 45-27-10. Mortgage of property.
In connection with any project financed in whole or in part or otherwise aided by a government (whether through a donation of money or property, a loan, the insurance or guaranty of a loan, or otherwise), the authority also has power to mortgage all or any part of its property, real or personal, then owned or acquired:
(1) To vest in a government the right, upon the happening of an event of default (as defined in the mortgage), to foreclose the mortgage through judicial proceedings or through the exercise of a power of sale without judicial proceedings, so long as a government is the holder of any of the bonds secured by the mortgage.
(2) To vest in a trustee or trustees the right, upon the happening of an event of default (as defined in the mortgage), to foreclose the mortgage through judicial proceedings or through the exercise of a power of sale without judicial proceedings.
(3) To vest in other obligees the right to foreclose the mortgage by judicial proceedings.
(4) To vest in an obligee, including a government, the right in foreclosing any mortgage, to foreclose the mortgage as to all or part or parts of the property covered by the mortgage as the obligee (in its absolute discretion) elects; the institution, prosecution, and conclusion of foreclosure proceedings, and/or the sale of any parts of the mortgaged property shall not affect, in any manner or to any extent, the lien of the mortgage on the parts of the mortgaged property not included in the proceedings or not sold.
History of Section.
P.L. 1935, ch. 2255, § 16; G.L. 1938, ch. 344, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 45-27-10.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 45-27-10
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 45-27-10 cover?
Section 45-27-10 ("Housing Authority Bonds and Obligations") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 45-27-10?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 45-27-10" (Rhode Island). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Rhode Island official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney.
How does Rhode Island § 45-27-10 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Rhode Island can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Rhode Island.