[WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title

Thu Jan 12 08:40:56 PST 2023

Seemingly that litigation scenario is a bit different than the OP's 
situation.

I'm not surprised the title company is taking the position that it is.  
I had that work to my clients' advantage a couple of years ago.

Generally the title company is the final arbitrator of what is right and 
wrong, but here it would likely be a future lender. Would they lend with 
that exception on the title report?

Kary L. Krismer
206 723-2148

On 1/12/2023 8:17 AM, Jason Burnett wrote:
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> We just did this in Shoreline—an adverse possession lawsuit between 
> neighbors settled by stipulation. Court orders not subject to BLA 
> review or process.
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> *From:* wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com 
> <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> *On Behalf Of *Roger Hawkes
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 12, 2023 8:07 AM
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> *Subject:* Re: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title
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> One should sue the other and then submit to the court an agreed 
> settlement decree.
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> *From:* wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com 
> <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> *On Behalf Of *Paul Okner
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 12, 2023 7:46 AM
> *To:* WSBA Real Property Listserv <WSBARP at lists.wsbarppt.com>
> *Subject:* [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title
>
> Dear boundary line gurus,
>
> To resolve a boundary dispute, two neighboring parcels (in Seattle) 
> have agreed to enter into a Boundary Line Agreement pursuant to RCW 
> 58.04.007. However, we're getting pushback from Chicago Title.  Their 
> latest response is pasted in below.  Any thoughts on how to get this 
> across the finish line?
>
> Unfortunately we have not had luck with the procedure [party's] 
> attorney is suggesting. In reviewing with underwriting counsel here, 
> we acknowledge that a Boundary Line Agreement is an option to resolve 
> boundary line disputes or discrepancies under RCW 58.04.007. However, 
> in our experience, King County will likely assert their formal 
> boundary line adjustment administrative review process needs to be 
> followed, too. Presumptively, the City of Seattle would take the same 
> stance. It’s likely building and repair permits would be denied in the 
> future if they don’t obtain city approval. Also, the county assessor 
> might decline to change the tax roll to match the new boundaries.
>
> You could proceed with the proposed approach, but we would need to 
> raise an exception from coverage for potential violation of 
> subdivision regulations. This exception could cause issues with the 
> lender and future purchasers, so underwriting counsel does not 
> recommend this course of action.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> -Paul Okner
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