Property lines dispute with neighbor, WA state

You will likely need to consider possible claims for adverse possession against your neighbor, claims for non-disclosure against your seller, and...

Do I need a real estate lawyer? Apparently my garage was built without a permit, years before I bought it.

Your garage may be "grandfathered" in despite not having been built with a permit. In some counties such as Pierce County, they are now...

Lawsuit filed on my 2nd mortgage.

Presumably the holder of the second mortgage is suing on the promissory note that you signed as part of the loan. They will likely have a claim...

Why is my HOA policy primary when a unit owner didn't repair his washing machine and it spilled a few gallons on is floor?

Typically the declarations for a condominium in Washington define the unit owner's property as extending only to the interior finishes. This means...

With regard to questions 1 and 2, generally speaking the only repaired defects that a seller has to disclose on the Form 17 are roof leaks and...

Will Bank of America pursue a deficiency in WA state?

In the context of a short sale and with your credit score that high, your lender very well may pursue recovery from you of the deficiency. Paying...

Hi, I puchased a home in Jan of this year. I belive we were lied to and misled about repairs and I would like to know what to do

Because recent case authority in Washington has provided (in my opinion) undue protection to home sellers, your best claim is going to be for...

If my neighbor meets all the requirements for adverse possession, will any written aggreement with him end future owners' claim?

A properly drafted (and preferably recorded) legal document should be sufficient to release any claim that your neighbor or his successor has for...

Do I have a claim of Adverse Possesion?

One of the standard elements to an adverse possession claim is that your use (possession) is exclusive, which generally means that only you have...

What is the likelihood that a lender will pursue the deficincy in a short sale when there is only one primary mortgage ?

The trust deed statute in Washington has an election of remedies provision under which a deficiency judgment is not available following a...