We are purchasing a lot in Eastgate Bellevue, WA. We are concerned about restrictions in the title.

While the term 1.5 stories is ambiguous it an be enforced. I recently took a very similar case to this to trial and the fact patterns can be very...

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Condemnation/Eminent domain

My practice is focused on issues involving eminent domain and what you are telling me is fairly typical. Assuming the agency has a public use for...

Is an existing 60'x100' easement replaced by a new 40'x50' like easement if the 60' easement is not mentioned in the new one?

As a practical matter what happens on the surface may feel and look the same, but you have a problem. Easements are in essence contracts which...

Husband was advised by his L&I dr to get an Attorney now?

The fact that he is still getting paid is a good thing because the claim is still open. The frustration is the delay which often occurs under these...

You need to see a lawyer immediately and get a survey. Adverse possession can occur after 7 years under what as known as "color of title" (think of...

My water main runs from a main street to my road on a utility easement. The easement has maple trees on it that broke my line ?

Easements are very specific and you refer to your water line as your "main" which is different than a service line. Review the easement carefully...

Real Estate. Home purchase. Can we have vacation, anything else to sign?

It sounds like you are all done, but call your escrow agent!

Can a real estate attorney help me?

There have been a number of recent cases involving hidden defects, including those that were not disclosed on Form 17. The bottom line is that if...

After 30 years, survey found '2' original fence was a foot on ‘R’s land. Both claim ownership. Who owns fence? Who owns 1' strip

Based on the facts you have provided it appears that the property in question was adversely possessed by 2. Adverse possession occurs when a person...

Is it legal for a city to charge apartment owners a utility rate of one hookup per unit if there are fewer meters than units?

Please be aware that rate setting rules of municipalities are not subject to regulatory oversight of the UTC. It sounds as if your landlord may...