[WSBARP] encumbering a partial interest.

[Eric Nelsen]

You are correct: Chucklehead only burdened his own interest in the property. If all four names are on title, I don't see any viable theory that would allow C's signature on a deed of trust to also encumber the other three owners' interests.

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
Sayre Law Offices, PLLC
1417 31st Ave South
Seattle WA 98144-3909
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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Craig Gourley
Sent: Friday, July 7, 2023 12:50 PM
To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBARP] encumbering a partial interest.

Listmates,  I think I know the common sense answer to this question but I have little faith that common sense applies to most legal matters.    Facts-  4 people own a home together.  Their names are all on the title with no indication of percentage or characterization ( JT or TIC or ?).  One chucklehead goes and gets a loan without the knowledge or consent of the other 3 and gives a DOT against the property.   Chucklehead then dies and loan goes into default.  Lender is now foreclosing.  The question is this.  Did Chucklehead only encumber an undivided 25% intertest or is there some legal theory that he was able to unilaterally grant a security interest in the entire property to the lender?  Thanks much to anyone still in the office on a sunny Friday.

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