[WSBARP] Unknown land ownership

[Teague Pasco]

Hi Carol,
You should be able to order that research from the title company.  I manage
right of way and other city-owned property, and we run into this issue
fairly often.  If trying to answer the question myself, I look for
overlaps/gaps between plats, or small areas "orphaned" from a larger parcel
on opposite sides of a right of way dedication, and then start looking at
transfers related to the pre-existing parcel.  These little pieces of land
get dropped off legal descriptions in subsequent transfers.  A quiet title
action could also resolve the issue, if an owner cannot be identified.

Teague Pasco
1214 S. 68th St.
Tacoma WA  98408
pasco at pasco-law.com
Cell 360-643-3990



On Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 2:31 PM Carol Li <li.carol1004 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Between PC's land and the land next to PC, there is a very slim piece
> landmarked as ownership "Unknown".on the title report and the map The
> neighbor has been using this "Unknown" land as parking space for 3 years.
> Now PC wants to figure out who actually owns it and offer to purchase it
> from the person. Wondering where to start. Any advice is appreciated!
>
> Thanks
>
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