How can I protect myself from an adverse possession claim?

Use of land with permission is, by definition, not adverse; so, it does not meet one of the fundamental requirements of adverse possession. As...

While the terms of oral agreements are often difficult to prove, they still bind the parties in many circumstances. So, depending on the substance...

Can a seller make a counteroffer after they have accepted the original offer from the buyer?

Assuming there was a valid offer and acceptance when you submitted the original offer, you and the seller are bound by the terms of the original...

Mechanics Lien Expiration

In some circumstances, you can work with the title company to get an expired lien removed as an exception on your title policy. This approach...

Private well and easment encroachment of a new road into the Protective well radius.

In most instances, a water well will be subject to restrictive covenants appearing on the original plat of the property or in a separate covenant...

I purchased on a lease to own, a piece of property with a mobile home, now they are not wanting to commit to the sale.

Your rights are determined by the contract you have with the lessor/seller. In Washington, such contracts must usually be in writing to be...