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<p class="MsoNormal">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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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Roger Hawkes<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 12, 2023 8:07 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">One should sue the other and then submit to the court an agreed settlement decree.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<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">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Paul Okner<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 12, 2023 7:46 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] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear boundary line gurus,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue">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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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 of subdivision regulations. This exception could cause issues with the lender and future purchasers, so underwriting counsel does not recommend this course of action.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">Fremont Law PLLC</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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