R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-9.1-1: Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Benefited property” or “property that benefits” means and includes residential real property enjoying the use of an easement or right-of-way;

(2) “Burdened property” means and includes residential real property over which the easement runs;

(3) “Easement” or “right-of-way” means a private appurtenant easement or right-of-way; and

(4) “Residential real property” means one- to four-family (4) residential real estate located in this state, but does not include property owned by the state or any political subdivision thereof.