<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Yes, I have dealt with this issue in both Seattle and King County. If you call and speak with someone about it, they will tell you that you need to go through their review process. Sure! Charge me a ton of money and take a year or two of my time to review it. <div><br></div><div>I would love to challenge their position but it is cheaper and faster for the parties to reach a resolution, file an adverse possession action and submit a stipulated judgment and order. Silly that two affected landowners can’t do exactly what RCW 58.04.007 says they can do. <br><br>Sam<br><div dir="ltr"><br><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Samuel M. Meyler</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Meyler Legal, PLLC</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1700 Westlake Ave. N., Ste. 200</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Seattle, WA 98109</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Main: 206-876-7770</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Fax: 206-876-7771</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Direct: 206-876-7772</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Email: samuel@meylerlegal.com</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">NOTICE:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">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></p></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Jan 12, 2023, at 7:53 AM, Paul Okner <paul@fremontlawgroup.com> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Dear boundary line gurus,</div><div><br></div><div>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?</div><div><br></div><br><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,255)"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">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></span></span></p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,255)"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,255)"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span></p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,255)"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,255)"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">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.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"></span><br><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Many thanks,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">-Paul Okner<br></span></p><div><div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div style="text-align:left"><b><font face="arial narrow, sans-serif">Fremont Law PLLC</font></b></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="arial narrow, sans-serif">3429 Fremont Pl. N., Suite 305<br></font></div><div><font face="arial narrow, sans-serif">Seattle, WA 98103</font></div><div><font face="arial narrow, sans-serif">(206) 399 - 1922</font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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