Zoning designations and permitted uses are not defined under state law; they are determined by the local jurisdiction -- the city, if the property...

Zoning designations and permitted uses are not defined under state law; they are determined by the local jurisdiction -- the city, if the property...

The answer depends primarily on what the easement deed says (I am assuming the easement was created by a written document). The person with the...

Neigbhor built fence blocking my access to property violation of easement, rights under WA real estate law

The answer to your question depends on exactly what rights you own. This will depend on how the easement was obtained (by a deed or by...

Local power company seeking to purchase utility easement under WA law how do i determine value

This really is not a legal question. As with any property, it is worth whatever a buyer is willing to pay and a seller is willing to accept. I...

Personal small business that buys and sells real property, under WA law does wife have to sign purchase and sale agreements

If I didn't get my wife's permission, I'd be in real trouble!! But seriously, you can engage in a business without her consent, but there are...

Apprutenant easement financial responsibilities under WA state law

Not unless the easement deed says so. Under the common law, the grantor merely allows the grantee to use part of his land. The grantee pays for...

Under WA law can debtor forfeit home and mortgage without having any financial responsibility

Probably not. When you got the loan, you signed a promissory note as well as a deed of trust or mortgage. The lender likely has four approaches...

What is the process for requesting neighbor for a sewer easement under WA state law, who is responsible for the costs

This is something that is totally negotiable and depends on what your neighbor is willing to accept. The neighbor likely will expect you to bear...

Determining easements under WA state real property laws

This is difficult to answer completely without a careful reading of the code provisions. I would normally interpret the "outside" of an easement...