I respectfully disagree with Ms. Comstock and Mr. Vancil. It appears doubtful that you could obtain title to this greenbelt via adverse...

It is doubtful that adverse possession applies under these circumstances. For purposes of this response, I will assume that the access easement is...

Since 1896, the law regarding surface water in Washington State has been governed by the “common enemy doctrine.” In its original form, the common...

I generally agree with Messrs. Koler and West. However, because these types of questions appear to arise often, it may be beneficial to take a...

An action for ejectment is typically commenced by filing a complaint with a claim for ejectment in the superior court where the real property is...

In Washington, one of the required elements for establishing either adverse possession or a prescriptive easement, is continuous use of the...

I agree with Mr. Koler. The term “license” is generic in nature, but there may be other, more specific names, for the particular document that you...

Neighbor put up fence denying us use of some asphalt that we and previuos owner use.

Based upon your question, it appears that you currently have what is referred to as an "express easement" (i.e., there is an access easement that...

In Washington State, a property owner may obtain title to adjoining property via "adverse possession." In general, to prove adverse possession, a...

The question may not be capable of a definitive answer under existing Washington jurisprudence. Remarkably, despite how commonplace this situation...