[WSBARP] Yet another County recording issue

[Craig Gourley]

Listmates.  Your wisdom is sought.  Facts - trustee sells property at auction.  Buyer pays trustee.  Trustee prepares trustee's deed but county refuses to record it because land is open space and County is demanding signing of a continuation of open space use or payment of all the back taxes as a condition of recording.  Lender wants their money but trustee can record the deed.

Seems to me that the deed should be recorded and County can attach their lien for taxes.  The only requirement to pay taxes as a condition of recording that I am aware of is when dividing land, like a BLA.   Thoughts ?  I am guessing that once again the treasurer is exceeding their authority.


Gourley Law Group
Snohomish Escrow
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