Posted by Greg Magone on December 31, 2007 at 04:14:52:
Thanks Rich-CA. I appreciate your information. I’ll contact a real estate law attorney here in Washington and talk with them about it some more, but your quick analysis matches what I believe to be the case.
Recorded “agreement” - Posted by Greg M
Posted by Greg M on December 30, 2007 at 20:39:28:
My neighbor has claimed that he has a view easement over my property because of an “agreement” that was recorded with the county. No covenants or easements are attached to my parcel (the title is clear and not subject to any conditions).
I’m wondering if recorded agreements have legal standing in Washington? I’m confused as to whether an agreement is different than a covenant or easement.
The document in question can be viewed at http://146.129.54.93:8193/imgcache/OPR199203172401-1-2.pdf
Thanks!
Recorded “agreement” - Posted by Bill H
Posted by Bill H on January 02, 2008 at 21:04:20:
Sort of off topic but this happened when I lived in WA.
House across the street went into foreclosure. Neighbor up the hill from me wanted more view so he paid the owner in foreclosure to cut down two beautiful old trees to enahnce his view…no easment…no covenants…just hard cash $$$ and he got his view…helped mine considerably also!
New WA law manual on easements - Posted by John Merchant
Posted by John Merchant on January 02, 2008 at 11:26:22:
I just today received an ad from Lorman Education as to a new professional (for RE Agents, lawyers and accountants)continuing ed. course and written manual they’re offering on WA Easement law so you might want to Google Lorman and look into this.
Their $79 price is sure cheaper than any WA lawyer’s time and might get you all the info you want or need.
Re: Recorded “agreement” - Posted by Rich-CA
Posted by Rich-CA on December 30, 2007 at 22:02:07:
Have you looked at the site plan? It looks more like a restriction on the developer than on a subsequent owner. You might want to look at the plan and then get copies of both and take them along with the Title Insurance commitment to the Title company and see if these are relevant. I would also check with an attorney after the Title company gives their opinion.
Check the Title Insurance exclusions for these documents. That will tell you if they found it and thought it relevant.
Destruction of collateral - Posted by blogger
Posted by blogger on January 18, 2008 at 14:33:54:
I’ve had tenants like this too.
On the way to being evicted, taking a chain saw to the rafters, etc.
If I were the lender who was being damaged by destruction of my collateral, as you describe here, I’d do my best to prosecute the bum.