Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Rhode Island

Re: private road improvements

The facts supplied in the question are insufficient to suggest a considered response. For example, you mention that the road is a "private" gravel road: who owns the road? Does the deed include any restrictions or agreements? Presumably, since the "private" road serves 20 homes, the developer would have granted to each a right to use the road.

The bottom line is that you should see a good lawyer. The first thing he or she will likely do is review your title insurance policy and/or order a title search. A thorough review of the instruments recorded in the land evidence records is likely to be the first step.

Best wishes,

Scott