R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-9-15: Recital in deed to city or town.

If the city or town becomes the purchaser, the deed to it, in addition to the statements required by § 44-9-12, shall set forth the fact that no sufficient bid was made at the sale or that the land was taken by the city or town and shall confer upon the city or town the rights and duties of an individual purchaser.