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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Greg,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Yes, Buyer had a title continency and review period. During the review period, Buyer requested confirmation from the HOA that the condo was assigned two parking spaces and received written confirmation from the HOA that it was. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Setting that aside though, the same service provider was engaged to provide title and escrow services. They had all of the materials and either ignored the fact that there was a discrepancy and did nothing to alert the Buyer or failed to realize that there was a discrepancy. Should that service provider avoid any liability because they issued a title policy excluding coverage relating to the Amendment?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Samuel M. Meyler</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Meyler Legal, PLLC </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>1700 Westlake Ave. N., Ste. 200<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Seattle, Washington 98109</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Tel:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'> 206.876.7770<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Fax:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'> 206.876.7771<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Email:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'> </span><a href="mailto:samuel@meylerlegal.com"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>samuel@meylerlegal.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>NOTICE:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>This electronic message contains information which may be Confidential or Privileged and constitutes an electronic communication within the meaning of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act 18 USC 2510. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you received this transmission in error, please notify the sender and delete the copy you received together with any attachments. Thank you.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Gregory L. Ursich<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, July 28, 2021 11:01 AM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBARP] Claim Against Title Insurer/Agent?<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Samuel: Actually probably more of an Escrow issue. But, if a preliminary commitment was issued showing only 1 parking stall, the standard PSA under NWMLS has a title contingency and review period. Did the buyer deal with that?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='margin-left:-4.5pt;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:58.05pt'><td width=180 valign=top style='width:135.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:58.05pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:-5.4pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><img border=0 width=177 height=73 style='width:1.848in;height:.76in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D783A6.D761CE40"></span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=443 valign=top style='width:332.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:58.05pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-5.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'>Gregory L. Ursich </span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-5.75pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'>Shareholder<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-5.75pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'>Skyline Tower, Suite 1500 | 10900 NE 4<sup>th</sup> Street | Bellevue, WA 98004<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-5.75pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'>P: 425.450.4258 | F: 425.635.7720<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-5.75pt'><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:blue'><a href="http://www.insleebest.com/uploads/vcards/gursich.vcf"><span style='color:blue'>vCard</span></a></span></u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'> |</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:blue'> <u><a href="http://www.insleebest.com/"><span style='color:blue'>website</span></a></u></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'> |</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:blue'> <u><a href="mailto:gursich@insleebest.com"><span style='color:blue'>gursich@insleebest.com</span></a></u></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>This electronic mail transmission is privileged and confidential and is intended only for the review of the party to whom it is addressed. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately return it to the sender. Unintended transmission shall not constitute waiver of the attorney-client or any other privilege.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> [<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Samuel M. Meyler<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:43 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'WSBA Real Property Listserv' <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [WSBARP] Claim Against Title Insurer/Agent?<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Listmates,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Is there any possible claim against the title insurer in the following scenario? Condo is listed and marketed on the MLS as having two specific, numbered parking spaces. The Purchase and Sale Agreement states that the condo is assigned the two specific parking spaces. Title company receives these materials for their file as usual. An Amendment to the Declaration indicates that the condo is only assigned one or the two parking spaces. The title policy that is issued is a standard Homeowner’s Policy and excludes coverage for provisions in the Amendment. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On the day after closing, title agent acknowledges in writing that they were aware that PSA and the listing indicated that there were two parking spots even though they issued a policy that contradicts those details. Title insurer denies coverage based on the exclusions. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Did the title agent/insurer have a duty to bring the discrepancy to the Buyer’s attention rather than simply issuing a policy that contradicted the transaction documents? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sam <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Samuel M. Meyler</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Meyler Legal, PLLC </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>1700 Westlake Ave. N., Ste. 200<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Seattle, Washington 98109</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Tel:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'> 206.876.7770<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Fax:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'> 206.876.7771<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Email:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'> </span><a href="mailto:samuel@meylerlegal.com"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>samuel@meylerlegal.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>NOTICE:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>This electronic message contains information which may be Confidential or Privileged and constitutes an electronic communication within the meaning of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act 18 USC 2510. 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