<html><head></head><body><div class="ydp3668e1adyahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">This really seems to be a county by county thing. Thurston County seems to be pretty okay with it. Grays Harbor County has very little experience with it. I have managed, but it took some work. Mason County has been very good. However, because I have strong working relationships with the people here, I always call up the planner that handles boundary issues and just give him an FYI on what I am doing. </div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Steve</div><div><br></div><div class="ydp3668e1adsignature"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-style:italic;font-weight:700;color:mediumblue;">Stephen Whitehouse</span><div><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 205);font-style:italic;font-weight:700;">Whitehouse & Nichols, LLP</span></div><div><span style="font-style:italic;font-weight:700;">P.O. Box 1273</span></div><div><span style="font-style:italic;font-weight:700;">601 W. Railroad Ave. </span></div><div><span style="font-style:italic;font-weight:700;">Shelton, Wa. 98584</span></div><div><span style="font-style:italic;font-weight:700;">360-426-5885</span></div><div><span style="font-style:italic;font-weight:700;">swhite8893@aol.com</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 205);font-style:italic;font-weight:700;"><br></span></div></div></div></div></div>
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On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 01:47:42 AM PST, <wsbarp-request@lists.wsbarppt.com> wrote:
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<div><div dir="ltr">Send WSBARP mailing list submissions to<br></div><div dir="ltr"> <a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit<br></div><div dir="ltr"> <a href="http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/wsbarp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/wsbarp</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to<br></div><div dir="ltr"> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-request@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-request@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">You can reach the person managing the list at<br></div><div dir="ltr"> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-owner@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-owner@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific<br></div><div dir="ltr">than "Re: Contents of WSBARP digest..."<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Today's Topics:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"> 1. Re: Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title (Holland, Sean)<br></div><div dir="ltr"> 2. Re: Issues with King County Recording (Rob Bartlett)<br></div><div dir="ltr"> 3. Re: Issues with King County Recording (Jimmy Garg)<br></div><div dir="ltr"> 4. Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr"> (<a href="mailto:Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a>)<br></div><div dir="ltr"> 5. Flood Insurance - Referral (Paul Neumiller)<br></div><div dir="ltr"> 6. Re: Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House (Roger Hawkes)<br></div><div dir="ltr"> 7. Re: Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House (Andrew Hay)<br></div><div dir="ltr"> 8. Re: Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House (Roger Hawkes)<br></div><div dir="ltr"> 9. Re: Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House (Eric Nelsen)<br></div><div dir="ltr"> 10. Re: Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"> (Gregory L. Ursich)<br></div><div dir="ltr"> 11. Re: Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House (Kary Krismer)<br></div><div dir="ltr"> 12. Re: Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title (Holland, Sean)<br></div><div dir="ltr"> 13. Re: Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"> (Gregory L. Ursich)<br></div><div dir="ltr"> 14. Re: Is a Landlord Required to Accept Rental Assistance<br></div><div dir="ltr"> (Kaitlyn Jackson)<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">----------------------------------------------------------------------<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Message: 1<br></div><div dir="ltr">Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:02:16 +0000<br></div><div dir="ltr">From: "Holland, Sean" <<a href="mailto:Sean.Holland@fnf.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean.Holland@fnf.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr">Message-ID:<br></div><div dir="ltr"> <<a href="mailto:MWHPR0701MB3641B0718EEF7EE2FFF5D76780FD9@MWHPR0701MB3641.namprd07.prod.outlook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MWHPR0701MB3641B0718EEF7EE2FFF5D76780FD9@MWHPR0701MB3641.namprd07.prod.outlook.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"> <br></div><div dir="ltr">Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">A 2005 Attorney General Opinion addresses appropriate and inappropriate uses of the statute and local authority. <a href="https://www.atg.wa.gov/ago-opinions/authority-county-impose-procedural-requirements-recording-property-boundary-disputes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.atg.wa.gov/ago-opinions/authority-county-impose-procedural-requirements-recording-property-boundary-disputes</a><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Final paragraph of the AGO states as follows:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">In our view, RCW 58.04.007 leaves room for local legislation, particularly legislation designed to implement the statute and facilitate its administration. Since RCW 58.04.007 specifies only that the agreement be in written form, for instance, a charter county could enact requirements concerning the form of the written agreement (size of the document, what information it should contain, and where on the document each item should be located, etc.). Insofar as an ordinance providing for pre-recording county review may be concerned, we simply note that counties would appear to have considerable leeway in this area so long as the local legislation does not contravene the statute itself. For instance, an ordinance providing for review to determine whether a document presented for recording meets the requirements set forth in the statute (see discussion above) (or whether accepting a document for recording would be in conflict with some other state statute or state or local reg!<br></div><div dir="ltr"> ulatory requirement[3]) would not necessarily be inconsistent with the statute. At least where a county can show that its ordinance serves a legitimate purpose and does not frustrate or negate the application of RCW 58.04.007 or other statutes, we believe the ordinance would be upheld.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sean Holland<br></div><div dir="ltr">VP | Underwriting Counsel<br></div><div dir="ltr">Washington & Montana<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fidelity National Title Group<br></div><div dir="ltr">701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2700<br></div><div dir="ltr">Seattle, Washington 98104<br></div><div dir="ltr">Mobile: 206-308-6823<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:Sean.Holland@fnf.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean.Holland@fnf.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:Sean.Holland@fnf.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean.Holland@fnf.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> On Behalf Of Gregory L. Ursich<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 9:39 AM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">IMPORTANT NOTICE - This message sourced from an external mail server outside of the Company.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Bryce is absolutely correct with his opinion and approach. -Greg<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">On Jan 12, 2023, at 9:32 AM, Bryce Dille <<a href="mailto:Bryce@dillelaw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryce@dillelaw.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:Bryce@dillelaw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryce@dillelaw.com</a>>> wrote:<br></div><div dir="ltr">?<br></div><div dir="ltr">I have done at least 20 of these is last several years in Pierce, Kitsap and Thurston Counties and have never encountered this the only time a county or city may object is if the parties are using this just to do an boundry adjustment and not because there is a boundary line issue like encroachment or fence lines off etc. but use it to avoid the formal process that involves application and approval by appropriate governmental agency. In my opinion the state statute (RCE 58.04.007) trumps any ordinance or municipal code to the contrary<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Bryce H. Dille<br></div><div dir="ltr">Dille Law, PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">2010 Caton Way SW Ste. 101<br></div><div dir="ltr">Olympia, WA 98502<br></div><div dir="ltr">Office: 360-350-0270<br></div><div dir="ltr">Cell: 253-579-5561<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><image001.png><br></div><div dir="ltr">** Please note that I use the dictation feature of my iPhone and that sometimes everything I say does not get properly translated**<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">This transmission contains confidential attorney-client communications and may not be disclosed to any person but the intended recipient(s). If this matter is transmitted to you in error, please notify the sender immediately.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Business Entity Creation and Management, Business, Government and Tax Law, Real Estate and Land Use, Residential, Commercial and Condominium Development Real Estate and Commercial Transactions & Closings, Including Performing Services as IRS Section 1031 Exchange Facilitator Estate Planning, including Wills and Trusts, and Probate Administration Representation Homeowners/Condominium Association Real Estate Developments Real Property Foreclosures and Forfeitures.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of Paul Okner<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 7:46 AM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Dear boundary line gurus,<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Many thanks,<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">-Paul Okner<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fremont Law PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">3429 Fremont Pl. N., Suite 305<br></div><div dir="ltr">Seattle, WA 98103<br></div><div dir="ltr">(206) 399 - 1922<br></div><div dir="ltr">***Disclaimer: Please note that RPPT listserv participation is not restricted to practicing attorneys and may include non-practicing attorneys, law students, professionals working in related fields, and others.***<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">_______________________________________________<br></div><div dir="ltr">WSBARP mailing list<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/wsbarp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/wsbarp</a><<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmailman.fsr.com%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fwsbarp&data=05%7C01%7CSean.Holland%40fnf.com%7C04607864f57d45d677b408daf4c43960%7C8a807b9b02da47f3a903791a42a2285c%7C0%7C0%7C638091420884337675%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=52M%2FgMrsL2GA14rrYGK42Eb0OWh76AHxQbX0Ufwjyr4%3D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmailman.fsr.com%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fwsbarp&data=05%7C01%7CSean.Holland%40fnf.com%7C04607864f57d45d677b408daf4c43960%7C8a807b9b02da47f3a903791a42a2285c%7C0%7C0%7C638091420884337675%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=52M%2FgMrsL2GA14rrYGK42Eb0OWh76AHxQbX0Ufwjyr4%3D&reserved=0</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">________________________________<br></div><div dir="ltr">NOTICE: The information contained in this message is proprietary and/or confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, you are hereby notified to: (i) delete the message and all copies; (ii) do not disclose, distribute or use the message in any manner; and (iii) notify the sender immediately.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">-------------------------------------------------------------------------<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">This message was secured by Zix(R).<br></div><div dir="ltr">-------------- next part --------------<br></div><div dir="ltr">An HTML attachment was scrubbed...<br></div><div dir="ltr">URL: <<a href="http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/b4f42d5f/attachment-0001.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/b4f42d5f/attachment-0001.html</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">------------------------------<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Message: 2<br></div><div dir="ltr">Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:47:39 +0000<br></div><div dir="ltr">From: Rob Bartlett <<a href="mailto:rbartlett@cookandbartlett.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rbartlett@cookandbartlett.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Issues with King County Recording<br></div><div dir="ltr">Message-ID:<br></div><div dir="ltr"> <<a href="mailto:PH0PR16MB407048C3FC61E0C81BB79A63A4FD9@PH0PR16MB4070.namprd16.prod.outlook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PH0PR16MB407048C3FC61E0C81BB79A63A4FD9@PH0PR16MB4070.namprd16.prod.outlook.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"> <br></div><div dir="ltr">Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Brent, thank you for doing this. Here is another one my paralegal ran into:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">?The exemption description on the REETA was too long to fit into their box so I just wrote ?see attached? and added the entire description to the attachment. It was rejected because we didn?t include a partial reason before writing ?see attached?. ?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">I?m hoping you can also find out if the recording folks even understand the rising frustration with them.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">--Rob<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Everyone at Cook & Bartlett is available to assist you during the COVID-19 outbreak. We are keeping our operations as normal as possible, while practicing social distancing. We are monitoring our emails and phone calls, but might be delayed in responding. Please let us know how we can assist you, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Robert M. Bartlett, Esq.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Cook & Bartlett, PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">1900 W. Nickerson St., Ste. 215<br></div><div dir="ltr">Seattle, WA 98119<br></div><div dir="ltr">(206) 282-2710<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fax: (206) 282-2707<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">The information contained in this e-mail and in any attached document(s) is CONFIDENTIAL and may be protected by attorney-client privilege and/or the work-product doctrine. The e-mail (and attached document(s)) is intended only for use by the person(s) to whom this e-mail is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of such e-mail and/or document(s) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail and/or any attached document(s) in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at (206) 282-2710.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> On Behalf Of Brent Williams-Ruth<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 11:18 AM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:WSBAPT@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WSBAPT@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>; WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: [WSBARP] Issues with King County Recording<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Apologies for the duplicate post from RP and PT sides but I am looking for feedback as it relates to property transfers in King County.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Many of us have had interesting encounters with the King County Recorders office. Most recently, I was transferring four pieces of property and three of the four were accepted and recorded and the fourth rejected. The Deed and REETAs were identical for everything except the parcel number, property value and legal description. Grantor, Grantee, reason for transfer - all the same.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Reason for rejection - the Grantor in Box 1 did not match the Deed exactly.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">So it was ok for 3 of them but #4 - that was just unacceptable. If you have had a recent story (that you have not shared with me) regarding frustrations with the Recorder's office, please share. I am compiling these to be share with the the Director and Executive's office.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Thank you!<br></div><div dir="ltr">Brent<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Brent Williams-Ruth (pronouns: he/him)<br></div><div dir="ltr">Attorney-At-Law<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Law Offices of Brent Williams-Ruth, a division of BWR Consulting, PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Physical Address: 500 S 336th Street, Suite 214; Federal Way, WA 98003<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">**EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY** All mail sent through the USPS should be sent to the following address: PO BOX 3319; Federal Way, WA 98063<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Office/Scheduling Phone: (253) 285-7751<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Direct: (253) 285-7453<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">e-mail<mailto:<a href="mailto:Brent@Williams-RuthLaw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brent@Williams-RuthLaw.com</a>> / website<<a href="http://www.williams-ruthlaw.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.williams-ruthlaw.com/</a>> / facebook<<a href="http://www.facebook.com/bwrlaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/bwrlaw</a>> /<br></div><div dir="ltr">-------------- next part --------------<br></div><div dir="ltr">An HTML attachment was scrubbed...<br></div><div dir="ltr">URL: <<a href="http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/308e0ba7/attachment-0001.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/308e0ba7/attachment-0001.html</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">------------------------------<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Message: 3<br></div><div dir="ltr">Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:55:37 +0000<br></div><div dir="ltr">From: Jimmy Garg <<a href="mailto:jimmy@jimmygarg.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jimmy@jimmygarg.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Issues with King County Recording<br></div><div dir="ltr">Message-ID:<br></div><div dir="ltr"> <<a href="mailto:DM4PR11MB8130BE34F2A37E0BF0B2BFF9A6FD9@DM4PR11MB8130.namprd11.prod.outlook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DM4PR11MB8130BE34F2A37E0BF0B2BFF9A6FD9@DM4PR11MB8130.namprd11.prod.outlook.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"> <br></div><div dir="ltr">Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">I had one sent through Simplifile late last year that took 7-8 attempts to record. It was something fairly simple, but every time there would be a different person who would review the document I believe, and come up with a completely different reasoning for denial.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Jimmy Garg, Esq.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Jimmy Garg, PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">300 Lenora Street # 1063<br></div><div dir="ltr">Seattle, WA 98121<br></div><div dir="ltr">206-580-3790 (p) 206-736-3218 (f)<br></div><div dir="ltr">Notice: Unless you have previously signed an engagement agreement with this firm, and the firm has accepted you as a client, then NO exchange of information by virtue of e-mails or other communications will create an attorney-client relationship, including a duty of confidentiality, between sender and/or recipient.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Confidentiality Note: This e-mail, and any attachment to it, contains privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity named on the e-mail. 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Thank you.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Please note that due to COVID-19, this office is not currently accepting in person appointments.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> On Behalf Of Rob Bartlett<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:48 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Issues with King County Recording<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Brent, thank you for doing this. Here is another one my paralegal ran into:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">?The exemption description on the REETA was too long to fit into their box so I just wrote ?see attached? and added the entire description to the attachment. It was rejected because we didn?t include a partial reason before writing ?see attached?. ?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">I?m hoping you can also find out if the recording folks even understand the rising frustration with them.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">--Rob<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Everyone at Cook & Bartlett is available to assist you during the COVID-19 outbreak. We are keeping our operations as normal as possible, while practicing social distancing. We are monitoring our emails and phone calls, but might be delayed in responding. 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If you have received this e-mail and/or any attached document(s) in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at (206) 282-2710.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of Brent Williams-Ruth<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 11:18 AM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:WSBAPT@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WSBAPT@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:WSBAPT@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WSBAPT@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>>; WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: [WSBARP] Issues with King County Recording<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Apologies for the duplicate post from RP and PT sides but I am looking for feedback as it relates to property transfers in King County.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Many of us have had interesting encounters with the King County Recorders office. Most recently, I was transferring four pieces of property and three of the four were accepted and recorded and the fourth rejected. The Deed and REETAs were identical for everything except the parcel number, property value and legal description. Grantor, Grantee, reason for transfer - all the same.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Reason for rejection - the Grantor in Box 1 did not match the Deed exactly.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">So it was ok for 3 of them but #4 - that was just unacceptable. If you have had a recent story (that you have not shared with me) regarding frustrations with the Recorder's office, please share. I am compiling these to be share with the the Director and Executive's office.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Thank you!<br></div><div dir="ltr">Brent<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Brent Williams-Ruth (pronouns: he/him)<br></div><div dir="ltr">Attorney-At-Law<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Law Offices of Brent Williams-Ruth, a division of BWR Consulting, PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Physical Address: 500 S 336th Street, Suite 214; Federal Way, WA 98003<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">**EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY** All mail sent through the USPS should be sent to the following address: PO BOX 3319; Federal Way, WA 98063<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Office/Scheduling Phone: (253) 285-7751<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Direct: (253) 285-7453<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">e-mail<mailto:<a href="mailto:Brent@Williams-RuthLaw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brent@Williams-RuthLaw.com</a>> / website<<a href="http://www.williams-ruthlaw.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.williams-ruthlaw.com/</a>> / facebook<<a href="http://www.facebook.com/bwrlaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/bwrlaw</a>> /<br></div><div dir="ltr">-------------- next part --------------<br></div><div dir="ltr">An HTML attachment was scrubbed...<br></div><div dir="ltr">URL: <<a href="http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/ad38af48/attachment-0001.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/ad38af48/attachment-0001.html</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">------------------------------<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Message: 4<br></div><div dir="ltr">Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:35:21 -0800<br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <<a href="mailto:Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">To: "'WSBA Real Property Listserv'" <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr">Message-ID: <000101d926cd$c6a53fd0$53efbf70$@bellanddavispllc.com><br></div><div dir="ltr">Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Listmates:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"> <br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">In 1994, H & W buy home under a Real Estate Contract. On December 9, 2010,<br></div><div dir="ltr">H & W divorce finalized. In the "do-it-yourself" decree, there is no<br></div><div dir="ltr">mention of who gets the home. Home remains in both names, but H continues<br></div><div dir="ltr">to live on the property. October, 2022, H dies. No probate has been filed.<br></div><div dir="ltr">W wants her name off the property. If H were alive a quit claim deed to him<br></div><div dir="ltr">would suffice. However, there is no one to "accept" the deed. What can be<br></div><div dir="ltr">done? There is a child, who, I presume, could open a probate, accept the<br></div><div dir="ltr">deed then sell the property for the estate. Have any of you run into this<br></div><div dir="ltr">problem?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"> <br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Jeff<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"> <br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">W. Jeff Davis<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">BELL & DAVIS PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Attorneys at Law<br></div><div dir="ltr">P.O. Box 510<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">720 E. Washington Street, Suite 105<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sequim WA 98382<br></div><div dir="ltr">Phone: (360) 683.1129 <br></div><div dir="ltr">Fax: (360) 683.1258 <br></div><div dir="ltr">email: <mailto:<a href="mailto:jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a>> <a href="mailto:jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a><br></div><div dir="ltr"> <<a href="http://www.bellanddavispllc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bellanddavispllc.com/</a>> www.bellanddavispllc.com<br></div><div dir="ltr"> <br></div><div dir="ltr">The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged,<br></div><div dir="ltr">confidential, and protected from disclosure. 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Now, after storms and king tides, waterfront property flood damage occurs. Insurance broker now says, "Opps. I got busy during the holiday and I didn't place a policy so no coverage." PC has now received a call from broker's "E & O Insurance" attorneys. PC says the broker must have contacted the E &O carrier. The attorneys for the E & O ins. co. want receipts for damages (ok, makes sense) but also want a written explanation why the PC thinks the broker is liable for doing or not doing something. The PC's spider-sense is tingling and desires assistance on how to respond. Can anyone assist PC? Self-referrals welcome on- or off-line.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">[cid:<a href="mailto:image001.jpg@01D9268B.FBE356B0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">image001.jpg@01D9268B.FBE356B0</a>]<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">-------------- next part --------------<br></div><div dir="ltr">An HTML attachment was scrubbed...<br></div><div dir="ltr">URL: <<a href="http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/dba610c7/attachment-0001.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/dba610c7/attachment-0001.html</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">-------------- next part --------------<br></div><div dir="ltr">A non-text attachment was scrubbed...<br></div><div dir="ltr">Name: image001.jpg<br></div><div dir="ltr">Type: image/jpeg<br></div><div dir="ltr">Size: 14264 bytes<br></div><div dir="ltr">Desc: image001.jpg<br></div><div dir="ltr">URL: <<a href="http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/dba610c7/image001-0001.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/dba610c7/image001-0001.jpg</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">------------------------------<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Message: 6<br></div><div dir="ltr">Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:27:22 +0000<br></div><div dir="ltr">From: Roger Hawkes <<a href="mailto:roger@skyvalleylawyers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">roger@skyvalleylawyers.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr">Message-ID:<br></div><div dir="ltr"> <<a href="mailto:CO6PR20MB36689FBBE7422F03FDFBFC25D5FD9@CO6PR20MB3668.namprd20.prod.outlook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CO6PR20MB36689FBBE7422F03FDFBFC25D5FD9@CO6PR20MB3668.namprd20.prod.outlook.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"> <br></div><div dir="ltr">Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">If w is still alive, she can get the house if she wants it. If no will the community property goes to the spouse.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> On Behalf Of <a href="mailto:Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 1:35 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: 'WSBA Real Property Listserv' <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Listmates:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">In 1994, H & W buy home under a Real Estate Contract. On December 9, 2010, H & W divorce finalized. In the "do-it-yourself" decree, there is no mention of who gets the home. Home remains in both names, but H continues to live on the property. October, 2022, H dies. No probate has been filed. W wants her name off the property. If H were alive a quit claim deed to him would suffice. However, there is no one to "accept" the deed. What can be done? There is a child, who, I presume, could open a probate, accept the deed then sell the property for the estate. Have any of you run into this problem?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Jeff<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">W. Jeff Davis<br></div><div dir="ltr">BELL & DAVIS PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">Attorneys at Law<br></div><div dir="ltr">P.O. Box 510<br></div><div dir="ltr">720 E. Washington Street, Suite 105<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sequim WA 98382<br></div><div dir="ltr">Phone: (360) 683.1129<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fax: (360) 683.1258<br></div><div dir="ltr">email: <a href="mailto:jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">www.bellanddavispllc.com<<a href="http://www.bellanddavispllc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bellanddavispllc.com/</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please e-mail the sender at <a href="mailto:info@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">info@bellanddavispllc.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:info@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">info@bellanddavispllc.com</a>> or call 360.683.1129.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">-------------- next part --------------<br></div><div dir="ltr">An HTML attachment was scrubbed...<br></div><div dir="ltr">URL: <<a href="http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/8f9144ce/attachment-0001.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/8f9144ce/attachment-0001.html</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">------------------------------<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Message: 7<br></div><div dir="ltr">Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:47:41 +0000<br></div><div dir="ltr">From: Andrew Hay <<a href="mailto:andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr">Message-ID:<br></div><div dir="ltr"> <<a href="mailto:MW3PR13MB39933B3A09164072F0F9AB29B2FD9@MW3PR13MB3993.namprd13.prod.outlook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MW3PR13MB39933B3A09164072F0F9AB29B2FD9@MW3PR13MB3993.namprd13.prod.outlook.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"> <br></div><div dir="ltr">Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">I am not sure the property would be treated as CP. I am concerned that wife's interest is a half interest as TIC with husband's heir. Undivided CP is held by the ex-spouses as TIC. This makes it look like SP, not CP. So when H died, his half went to his child. But W retained her half interest.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">So it is possible, she is currently half-owner as TIC with heir of H.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">A deed to the son would effectively transfer her interest in the property to him.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">As a practical matter, even if the property is CP and she inherits his half, then she is full owner and she can transfer it to his son.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Then the next question would be can the son reject the deed?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Also, how comfortable can she feel that she won't get dragged into some quiet title thing later on down the road or some request for contribution to property expenses?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Those are risks she has to evaluate. An agreement with the son would put those issues to rest.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Here are some cites from Doug Becker's family law quickcites:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">"Community property not disposed of by decree is held by the parties as tenants in common (cite omitted). The adjudication of rights in property not disposed of in a dissolution decree requires an independent action for partition (cite omitted)." (Wagers, p. 880) A partition action seeks a declaratory judgment pursuant to RCW 7.24. The attorney fees provision of RCW 26.09.140 is not applicable in such an action and the costs recoverable under RCW 7.24.100 are limited (Wagers, but see Seals v. Seals, 22 Wn. App. 652, 657-58 for an opinion to the contrary). Note the exception for fraud in the next item.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Wagers v. Goodwin, 92 Wn. App. 876, 880, 964 P.2d 1214 (1998);<br></div><div dir="ltr">In re Marriage of Monaghan, 78 Wn. App. 918, 929, 899 P.2d 841 (1995);<br></div><div dir="ltr">In re Marriage of Bishop, 46 Wn. App. 198, 729 P.2d 647 (1986)<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Andrew Hay<br></div><div dir="ltr">Hay & Swann PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">201 S. 34th St.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Tacoma, WA 98418<br></div><div dir="ltr">www.washingtonlaw.net<<a href="http://www.washingtonlaw.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.washingtonlaw.net</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">He/him/his<br></div><div dir="ltr">253.272.2400 (w)<br></div><div dir="ltr">253.377.3085 (c)<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> On Behalf Of Roger Hawkes<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 2:27 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">If w is still alive, she can get the house if she wants it. If no will the community property goes to the spouse.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of <a href="mailto:Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 1:35 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: 'WSBA Real Property Listserv' <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Listmates:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">In 1994, H & W buy home under a Real Estate Contract. On December 9, 2010, H & W divorce finalized. In the "do-it-yourself" decree, there is no mention of who gets the home. Home remains in both names, but H continues to live on the property. October, 2022, H dies. No probate has been filed. W wants her name off the property. If H were alive a quit claim deed to him would suffice. However, there is no one to "accept" the deed. What can be done? There is a child, who, I presume, could open a probate, accept the deed then sell the property for the estate. Have any of you run into this problem?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Jeff<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">W. Jeff Davis<br></div><div dir="ltr">BELL & DAVIS PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">Attorneys at Law<br></div><div dir="ltr">P.O. Box 510<br></div><div dir="ltr">720 E. Washington Street, Suite 105<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sequim WA 98382<br></div><div dir="ltr">Phone: (360) 683.1129<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fax: (360) 683.1258<br></div><div dir="ltr">email: <a href="mailto:jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">www.bellanddavispllc.com<<a href="http://www.bellanddavispllc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bellanddavispllc.com/</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please e-mail the sender at <a href="mailto:info@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">info@bellanddavispllc.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:info@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">info@bellanddavispllc.com</a>> or call 360.683.1129.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">-------------- next part --------------<br></div><div dir="ltr">An HTML attachment was scrubbed...<br></div><div dir="ltr">URL: <<a href="http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/a40dc1ea/attachment-0001.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/a40dc1ea/attachment-0001.html</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">------------------------------<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Message: 8<br></div><div dir="ltr">Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:17:55 +0000<br></div><div dir="ltr">From: Roger Hawkes <<a href="mailto:roger@skyvalleylawyers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">roger@skyvalleylawyers.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr">Message-ID:<br></div><div dir="ltr"> <<a href="mailto:CO6PR20MB3668D63D33521712F0A88870D5FD9@CO6PR20MB3668.namprd20.prod.outlook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CO6PR20MB3668D63D33521712F0A88870D5FD9@CO6PR20MB3668.namprd20.prod.outlook.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"> <br></div><div dir="ltr">Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Property acquired during marriage is presumptively community; I think that a different finding must be based on someone contradicting the presumption with reasonable evidence.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> On Behalf Of Andrew Hay<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 2:48 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">I am not sure the property would be treated as CP. I am concerned that wife's interest is a half interest as TIC with husband's heir. Undivided CP is held by the ex-spouses as TIC. This makes it look like SP, not CP. So when H died, his half went to his child. But W retained her half interest.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">So it is possible, she is currently half-owner as TIC with heir of H.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">A deed to the son would effectively transfer her interest in the property to him.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">As a practical matter, even if the property is CP and she inherits his half, then she is full owner and she can transfer it to his son.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Then the next question would be can the son reject the deed?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Also, how comfortable can she feel that she won't get dragged into some quiet title thing later on down the road or some request for contribution to property expenses?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Those are risks she has to evaluate. An agreement with the son would put those issues to rest.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Here are some cites from Doug Becker's family law quickcites:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">"Community property not disposed of by decree is held by the parties as tenants in common (cite omitted). The adjudication of rights in property not disposed of in a dissolution decree requires an independent action for partition (cite omitted)." (Wagers, p. 880) A partition action seeks a declaratory judgment pursuant to RCW 7.24. The attorney fees provision of RCW 26.09.140 is not applicable in such an action and the costs recoverable under RCW 7.24.100 are limited (Wagers, but see Seals v. Seals, 22 Wn. App. 652, 657-58 for an opinion to the contrary). Note the exception for fraud in the next item.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Wagers v. Goodwin, 92 Wn. App. 876, 880, 964 P.2d 1214 (1998);<br></div><div dir="ltr">In re Marriage of Monaghan, 78 Wn. App. 918, 929, 899 P.2d 841 (1995);<br></div><div dir="ltr">In re Marriage of Bishop, 46 Wn. App. 198, 729 P.2d 647 (1986)<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Andrew Hay<br></div><div dir="ltr">Hay & Swann PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">201 S. 34th St.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Tacoma, WA 98418<br></div><div dir="ltr">www.washingtonlaw.net<<a href="http://www.washingtonlaw.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.washingtonlaw.net</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">He/him/his<br></div><div dir="ltr">253.272.2400 (w)<br></div><div dir="ltr">253.377.3085 (c)<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of Roger Hawkes<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 2:27 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">If w is still alive, she can get the house if she wants it. If no will the community property goes to the spouse.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of <a href="mailto:Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 1:35 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: 'WSBA Real Property Listserv' <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Listmates:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">In 1994, H & W buy home under a Real Estate Contract. On December 9, 2010, H & W divorce finalized. In the "do-it-yourself" decree, there is no mention of who gets the home. Home remains in both names, but H continues to live on the property. October, 2022, H dies. No probate has been filed. W wants her name off the property. If H were alive a quit claim deed to him would suffice. However, there is no one to "accept" the deed. What can be done? There is a child, who, I presume, could open a probate, accept the deed then sell the property for the estate. Have any of you run into this problem?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Jeff<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">W. Jeff Davis<br></div><div dir="ltr">BELL & DAVIS PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">Attorneys at Law<br></div><div dir="ltr">P.O. Box 510<br></div><div dir="ltr">720 E. Washington Street, Suite 105<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sequim WA 98382<br></div><div dir="ltr">Phone: (360) 683.1129<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fax: (360) 683.1258<br></div><div dir="ltr">email: <a href="mailto:jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">www.bellanddavispllc.com<<a href="http://www.bellanddavispllc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bellanddavispllc.com/</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please e-mail the sender at <a href="mailto:info@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">info@bellanddavispllc.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:info@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">info@bellanddavispllc.com</a>> or call 360.683.1129.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">-------------- next part --------------<br></div><div dir="ltr">An HTML attachment was scrubbed...<br></div><div dir="ltr">URL: <<a href="http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/89b2a437/attachment-0001.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/89b2a437/attachment-0001.html</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">------------------------------<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Message: 9<br></div><div dir="ltr">Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:36:20 +0000<br></div><div dir="ltr">From: Eric Nelsen <<a href="mailto:eric@sayrelawoffices.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eric@sayrelawoffices.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr">Message-ID:<br></div><div dir="ltr"> <<a href="mailto:SA1PR05MB78889BE7359FD9E9469DCBE7DDFD9@SA1PR05MB7888.namprd05.prod.outlook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SA1PR05MB78889BE7359FD9E9469DCBE7DDFD9@SA1PR05MB7888.namprd05.prod.outlook.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"> <br></div><div dir="ltr">Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Agree with Andrew. Divorce was final in 2010 without addressing the real estate; that means the real estate, which seems pretty clearly to have been community property during the marriage, now is held as equal tenants in common by them as their separate property. Post-divorce, there is no CP, by definition. Doug Becker's quickcites is a great resource on CP/SP and divorce issues; I highly recommend joining DRAW (Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington) and getting that benefit.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sincerely,<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Eric<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Eric C. Nelsen<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sayre Law Offices, PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">1417 31st Ave South<br></div><div dir="ltr">Seattle WA 98144-3909<br></div><div dir="ltr">206-625-0092<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:eric@sayrelawoffices.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eric@sayrelawoffices.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:eric@sayrelawoffices.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eric@sayrelawoffices.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Covid-19 Update - All attorneys are working remotely during regular business hours and are available via email and by phone. Videoconferencing also is available. Signing of estate planning documents can be completed and will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Please direct mail and deliveries to the Seattle office.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> On Behalf Of Andrew Hay<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 2:48 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">I am not sure the property would be treated as CP. I am concerned that wife's interest is a half interest as TIC with husband's heir. Undivided CP is held by the ex-spouses as TIC. This makes it look like SP, not CP. So when H died, his half went to his child. But W retained her half interest.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">So it is possible, she is currently half-owner as TIC with heir of H.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">A deed to the son would effectively transfer her interest in the property to him.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">As a practical matter, even if the property is CP and she inherits his half, then she is full owner and she can transfer it to his son.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Then the next question would be can the son reject the deed?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Also, how comfortable can she feel that she won't get dragged into some quiet title thing later on down the road or some request for contribution to property expenses?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Those are risks she has to evaluate. An agreement with the son would put those issues to rest.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Here are some cites from Doug Becker's family law quickcites:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">"Community property not disposed of by decree is held by the parties as tenants in common (cite omitted). The adjudication of rights in property not disposed of in a dissolution decree requires an independent action for partition (cite omitted)." (Wagers, p. 880) A partition action seeks a declaratory judgment pursuant to RCW 7.24. The attorney fees provision of RCW 26.09.140 is not applicable in such an action and the costs recoverable under RCW 7.24.100 are limited (Wagers, but see Seals v. Seals, 22 Wn. App. 652, 657-58 for an opinion to the contrary). Note the exception for fraud in the next item.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Wagers v. Goodwin, 92 Wn. App. 876, 880, 964 P.2d 1214 (1998);<br></div><div dir="ltr">In re Marriage of Monaghan, 78 Wn. App. 918, 929, 899 P.2d 841 (1995);<br></div><div dir="ltr">In re Marriage of Bishop, 46 Wn. App. 198, 729 P.2d 647 (1986)<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Andrew Hay<br></div><div dir="ltr">Hay & Swann PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">201 S. 34th St.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Tacoma, WA 98418<br></div><div dir="ltr">www.washingtonlaw.net<<a href="http://www.washingtonlaw.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.washingtonlaw.net</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">He/him/his<br></div><div dir="ltr">253.272.2400 (w)<br></div><div dir="ltr">253.377.3085 (c)<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of Roger Hawkes<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 2:27 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">If w is still alive, she can get the house if she wants it. If no will the community property goes to the spouse.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of <a href="mailto:Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 1:35 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: 'WSBA Real Property Listserv' <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Listmates:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">In 1994, H & W buy home under a Real Estate Contract. On December 9, 2010, H & W divorce finalized. In the "do-it-yourself" decree, there is no mention of who gets the home. Home remains in both names, but H continues to live on the property. October, 2022, H dies. No probate has been filed. W wants her name off the property. If H were alive a quit claim deed to him would suffice. However, there is no one to "accept" the deed. What can be done? There is a child, who, I presume, could open a probate, accept the deed then sell the property for the estate. Have any of you run into this problem?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Jeff<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">W. Jeff Davis<br></div><div dir="ltr">BELL & DAVIS PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">Attorneys at Law<br></div><div dir="ltr">P.O. Box 510<br></div><div dir="ltr">720 E. Washington Street, Suite 105<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sequim WA 98382<br></div><div dir="ltr">Phone: (360) 683.1129<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fax: (360) 683.1258<br></div><div dir="ltr">email: <a href="mailto:jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">www.bellanddavispllc.com<<a href="http://www.bellanddavispllc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bellanddavispllc.com/</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please e-mail the sender at <a href="mailto:info@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">info@bellanddavispllc.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:info@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">info@bellanddavispllc.com</a>> or call 360.683.1129.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">-------------- next part --------------<br></div><div dir="ltr">An HTML attachment was scrubbed...<br></div><div dir="ltr">URL: <<a href="http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/e01065de/attachment-0001.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbarp/attachments/20230112/e01065de/attachment-0001.html</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">------------------------------<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Message: 10<br></div><div dir="ltr">Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:45:09 +0000<br></div><div dir="ltr">From: "Gregory L. Ursich" <<a href="mailto:gursich@insleebest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gursich@insleebest.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr">Message-ID:<br></div><div dir="ltr"> <<a href="mailto:MW4PR17MB4601AB06E366C9CB24F5D12FDCFD9@MW4PR17MB4601.namprd17.prod.outlook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MW4PR17MB4601AB06E366C9CB24F5D12FDCFD9@MW4PR17MB4601.namprd17.prod.outlook.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"> <br></div><div dir="ltr">Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">And Sean: that opinion does not allow local governments to prohibit or restrict the use of the BLA statute, when it clearly applies to a situation. -Greg<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">[Logo, company name Description automatically generated]<br></div><div dir="ltr">Gregory L. Ursich | Shareholder<br></div><div dir="ltr">Skyline Tower, Suite 1500 | 10900 NE 4th Street | Bellevue, WA 98004<br></div><div dir="ltr">P: 425.450.4258 | F: 425.635.7720<br></div><div dir="ltr">vCard<mailto:<a href="http://www.insleebest.com/uploads/vcards/gursich.vcf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.insleebest.com/uploads/vcards/gursich.vcf</a>> | website<mailto:www.insleebest.com> | <a href="mailto:gursich@insleebest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gursich@insleebest.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:gursich@insleebest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gursich@insleebest.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> On Behalf Of Holland, Sean<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:02 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">This message was sent securely using Zix?<<a href="http://www.zixcorp.com/get-started" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.zixcorp.com/get-started</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">A 2005 Attorney General Opinion addresses appropriate and inappropriate uses of the statute and local authority. <a href="https://www.atg.wa.gov/ago-opinions/authority-county-impose-procedural-requirements-recording-property-boundary-disputes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.atg.wa.gov/ago-opinions/authority-county-impose-procedural-requirements-recording-property-boundary-disputes</a><<a href="https://www.atg.wa.gov/ago-opinions/authority-county-impose-procedural-requirements-recording-property-boundary-disputes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.atg.wa.gov/ago-opinions/authority-county-impose-procedural-requirements-recording-property-boundary-disputes</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Final paragraph of the AGO states as follows:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">In our view, RCW 58.04.007 leaves room for local legislation, particularly legislation designed to implement the statute and facilitate its administration. Since RCW 58.04.007 specifies only that the agreement be in written form, for instance, a charter county could enact requirements concerning the form of the written agreement (size of the document, what information it should contain, and where on the document each item should be located, etc.). Insofar as an ordinance providing for pre-recording county review may be concerned, we simply note that counties would appear to have considerable leeway in this area so long as the local legislation does not contravene the statute itself. For instance, an ordinance providing for review to determine whether a document presented for recording meets the requirements set forth in the statute (see discussion above) (or whether accepting a document for recording would be in conflict with some other state statute or state or local reg!<br></div><div dir="ltr"> ulatory requirement[3]) would not necessarily be inconsistent with the statute. At least where a county can show that its ordinance serves a legitimate purpose and does not frustrate or negate the application of RCW 58.04.007 or other statutes, we believe the ordinance would be upheld.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sean Holland<br></div><div dir="ltr">VP | Underwriting Counsel<br></div><div dir="ltr">Washington & Montana<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fidelity National Title Group<br></div><div dir="ltr">701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2700<br></div><div dir="ltr">Seattle, Washington 98104<br></div><div dir="ltr">Mobile: 206-308-6823<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:Sean.Holland@fnf.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean.Holland@fnf.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:Sean.Holland@fnf.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean.Holland@fnf.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of Gregory L. Ursich<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 9:39 AM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">IMPORTANT NOTICE - This message sourced from an external mail server outside of the Company.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Bryce is absolutely correct with his opinion and approach. -Greg<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">On Jan 12, 2023, at 9:32 AM, Bryce Dille <<a href="mailto:Bryce@dillelaw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryce@dillelaw.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:Bryce@dillelaw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryce@dillelaw.com</a>>> wrote:<br></div><div dir="ltr">?<br></div><div dir="ltr">I have done at least 20 of these is last several years in Pierce, Kitsap and Thurston Counties and have never encountered this the only time a county or city may object is if the parties are using this just to do an boundry adjustment and not because there is a boundary line issue like encroachment or fence lines off etc. but use it to avoid the formal process that involves application and approval by appropriate governmental agency. In my opinion the state statute (RCE 58.04.007) trumps any ordinance or municipal code to the contrary<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Bryce H. Dille<br></div><div dir="ltr">Dille Law, PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">2010 Caton Way SW Ste. 101<br></div><div dir="ltr">Olympia, WA 98502<br></div><div dir="ltr">Office: 360-350-0270<br></div><div dir="ltr">Cell: 253-579-5561<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><image001.png><br></div><div dir="ltr">** Please note that I use the dictation feature of my iPhone and that sometimes everything I say does not get properly translated**<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">This transmission contains confidential attorney-client communications and may not be disclosed to any person but the intended recipient(s). If this matter is transmitted to you in error, please notify the sender immediately.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Business Entity Creation and Management, Business, Government and Tax Law, Real Estate and Land Use, Residential, Commercial and Condominium Development Real Estate and Commercial Transactions & Closings, Including Performing Services as IRS Section 1031 Exchange Facilitator Estate Planning, including Wills and Trusts, and Probate Administration Representation Homeowners/Condominium Association Real Estate Developments Real Property Foreclosures and Forfeitures.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of Paul Okner<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 7:46 AM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Dear boundary line gurus,<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Many thanks,<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">-Paul Okner<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fremont Law PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">3429 Fremont Pl. 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But I'm not so sure that even if it was <br></div><div dir="ltr">separate property that would change the result, because it wasn't <br></div><div dir="ltr">provided for in the decree.? I don't believe that the jointly owned rule <br></div><div dir="ltr">only applies to CP.? Remember the divorce court doesn't need to award SP <br></div><div dir="ltr">to the spouse that owns the property as SP.? So at this point I think <br></div><div dir="ltr">the only way it wouldn't be jointly owned would be to somehow amend the <br></div><div dir="ltr">decree, if that is even possible over a decade later and after one party <br></div><div dir="ltr">dies.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Kary L. Krismer<br></div><div dir="ltr">206 723-2148<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">On 1/12/2023 3:36 PM, Eric Nelsen wrote:<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Agree with Andrew. Divorce was final in 2010 without addressing the <br></div><div dir="ltr">> real estate; that means the real estate, which seems pretty clearly to <br></div><div dir="ltr">> have been community property during the marriage, now is held as equal <br></div><div dir="ltr">> tenants in common by them as their separate property. Post-divorce, <br></div><div dir="ltr">> there is no CP, by definition. Doug Becker?s quickcites is a great <br></div><div dir="ltr">> resource on CP/SP and divorce issues; I highly recommend joining DRAW <br></div><div dir="ltr">> (Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington) and getting that benefit.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Sincerely,<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Eric<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Eric C. Nelsen<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Sayre Law Offices, PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> 1417 31st Ave South<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Seattle WA 98144-3909<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> 206-625-0092<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> <a href="mailto:eric@sayrelawoffices.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eric@sayrelawoffices.com</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:eric@sayrelawoffices.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eric@sayrelawoffices.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *Covid-19 Update - *All attorneys are working remotely during regular <br></div><div dir="ltr">> business hours and are available via email and by phone. <br></div><div dir="ltr">> Videoconferencing also is available. Signing of estate planning <br></div><div dir="ltr">> documents can be completed and will be handled on a case-by-case <br></div><div dir="ltr">> basis. Please direct mail and deliveries to the Seattle office.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *From:* <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <br></div><div dir="ltr">> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> *On Behalf Of *Andrew Hay<br></div><div dir="ltr">> *Sent:* Thursday, January 12, 2023 2:48 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">> *To:* WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *Subject:* Re: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> I am not sure the property would be treated as CP.? I am concerned <br></div><div dir="ltr">> that wife?s interest is a half interest as TIC with husband?s heir.? <br></div><div dir="ltr">> Undivided CP is held by the ex-spouses as TIC.? This makes it look <br></div><div dir="ltr">> like SP, not CP.? So when H died, his half went to his child.? But W <br></div><div dir="ltr">> retained her half interest.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> So it is possible, she is currently half-owner as TIC with heir of H.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> A deed to the son would effectively transfer her interest in the <br></div><div dir="ltr">> property to him.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> As a practical matter, even if the property is CP and she inherits his <br></div><div dir="ltr">> half, then she is full owner and she can transfer it to his son.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Then the next question would be can the son reject the deed?<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Also, how comfortable can she feel that she won?t get dragged into <br></div><div dir="ltr">> some quiet title thing later on down the road or some request for <br></div><div dir="ltr">> contribution to property expenses?<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Those are risks she has to evaluate.? An agreement with the son would <br></div><div dir="ltr">> put those issues to rest.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Here are some cites from Doug Becker?s family law quickcites:<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> ?Community property not disposed of by decree is held by the parties <br></div><div dir="ltr">> as tenants in common (cite omitted). The adjudication of rights in <br></div><div dir="ltr">> property not disposed of in a dissolution decree requires an <br></div><div dir="ltr">> independent action for partition (cite omitted).? (Wagers, p. 880) A <br></div><div dir="ltr">> partition action seeks a declaratory judgment pursuant to RCW 7.24. <br></div><div dir="ltr">> The attorney fees provision of RCW 26.09.140 is not applicable in such <br></div><div dir="ltr">> an action and the costs recoverable under RCW 7.24.100 are limited <br></div><div dir="ltr">> (Wagers, but see Seals v. Seals, 22 Wn. App. 652, 657-58 for an <br></div><div dir="ltr">> opinion to the contrary). Note the exception for fraud in the next item.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Wagers v. Goodwin, 92 Wn. App. 876, 880, 964 P.2d 1214 (1998);<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> In re Marriage of Monaghan, 78 Wn. App. 918, 929, 899 P.2d 841 (1995);<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> In re Marriage of Bishop, 46 Wn. App. 198, 729 P.2d 647 (1986)<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *Andrew Hay*<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Hay & Swann PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> 201 S. 34^th St.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Tacoma, WA 98418<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> /www.washingtonlaw.net <<a href="http://www.washingtonlaw.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.washingtonlaw.net</a>>/<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> /<a href="mailto:andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewhay@washingtonlaw.net</a>/<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> He/him/his<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> 253.272.2400 (w)<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> 253.377.3085 (c)<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *From:* <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <br></div><div dir="ltr">> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> *On Behalf Of *Roger Hawkes<br></div><div dir="ltr">> *Sent:* Thursday, January 12, 2023 2:27 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">> *To:* WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *Subject:* Re: [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> If w is still alive, she can get the house if she wants it.? If no <br></div><div dir="ltr">> will the community property goes to the spouse.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *From:* <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <br></div><div dir="ltr">> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> *On Behalf Of <br></div><div dir="ltr">> *<a href="mailto:Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *Sent:* Thursday, January 12, 2023 1:35 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">> *To:* 'WSBA Real Property Listserv' <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *Subject:* [WSBARP] Divorce Decree Silent as to Ownership of House<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Listmates:<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> In 1994, H & W buy home under a Real Estate Contract.? On December 9, <br></div><div dir="ltr">> 2010, H & W divorce finalized.? In the ?do-it-yourself? decree, there <br></div><div dir="ltr">> is no mention of who gets the home.? Home remains in both names, but H <br></div><div dir="ltr">> continues to live on the property.? October, 2022, H dies. No probate <br></div><div dir="ltr">> has been filed.? W wants her name off the property.? If H were alive a <br></div><div dir="ltr">> quit claim deed to him would suffice.? However, there is no one to <br></div><div dir="ltr">> ?accept? the deed.? What can be done?? There is a child, who, I <br></div><div dir="ltr">> presume, could open a probate, accept the deed then sell the property <br></div><div dir="ltr">> for the estate.? Have any of you run into this problem?<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Jeff<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *W. 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But if you are arguing that a municipality cannot require pre-recording review of a BLA to determine whether the statute applies, that would be incorrect. Please see the portion of the AGO that I quoted. If a municipality has an ordinance requiring review before recording, the municipality would be the one to determine whether the statute applies, not a party?s lawyer or surveyor.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sean<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sean Holland<br></div><div dir="ltr">VP | Underwriting Counsel<br></div><div dir="ltr">Washington & Montana<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fidelity National Title Group<br></div><div dir="ltr">701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2700<br></div><div dir="ltr">Seattle, Washington 98104<br></div><div dir="ltr">Mobile: 206-308-6823<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:Sean.Holland@fnf.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean.Holland@fnf.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:Sean.Holland@fnf.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean.Holland@fnf.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> On Behalf Of Gregory L. Ursich<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 3:45 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">IMPORTANT NOTICE - This message sourced from an external mail server outside of the Company.<br></div><div dir="ltr">And Sean: that opinion does not allow local governments to prohibit or restrict the use of the BLA statute, when it clearly applies to a situation. -Greg<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">[Logo, company name Description automatically generated]<br></div><div dir="ltr">Gregory L. Ursich | Shareholder<br></div><div dir="ltr">Skyline Tower, Suite 1500 | 10900 NE 4th Street | Bellevue, WA 98004<br></div><div dir="ltr">P: 425.450.4258 | F: 425.635.7720<br></div><div dir="ltr">vCard<mailto:<a href="http://www.insleebest.com/uploads/vcards/gursich.vcf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.insleebest.com/uploads/vcards/gursich.vcf</a>> | website<mailto:www.insleebest.com> | <a href="mailto:gursich@insleebest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gursich@insleebest.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:gursich@insleebest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gursich@insleebest.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of Holland, Sean<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:02 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">This message was sent securely using Zix?<<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zixcorp.com%2Fget-started&data=05%7C01%7CSean.Holland%40fnf.com%7C60626be1f1374abe4fed08daf4f785dc%7C8a807b9b02da47f3a903791a42a2285c%7C0%7C0%7C638091641236321961%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8Ye6x1FelfHXj2gWba9cOjnIqYoKdcjCz6G5J%2FIFIhI%3D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zixcorp.com%2Fget-started&data=05%7C01%7CSean.Holland%40fnf.com%7C60626be1f1374abe4fed08daf4f785dc%7C8a807b9b02da47f3a903791a42a2285c%7C0%7C0%7C638091641236321961%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8Ye6x1FelfHXj2gWba9cOjnIqYoKdcjCz6G5J%2FIFIhI%3D&reserved=0</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">A 2005 Attorney General Opinion addresses appropriate and inappropriate uses of the statute and local authority. <a href="https://www.atg.wa.gov/ago-opinions/authority-county-impose-procedural-requirements-recording-property-boundary-disputes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.atg.wa.gov/ago-opinions/authority-county-impose-procedural-requirements-recording-property-boundary-disputes</a><<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.atg.wa.gov%2Fago-opinions%2Fauthority-county-impose-procedural-requirements-recording-property-boundary-disputes&data=05%7C01%7CSean.Holland%40fnf.com%7C60626be1f1374abe4fed08daf4f785dc%7C8a807b9b02da47f3a903791a42a2285c%7C0%7C0%7C638091641236321961%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LsNJ35x6c7YhxUTxl%2Fjk4YqYY%2BSVUEAOmzeP28euWvM%3D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.atg.wa.gov%2Fago-opinions%2Fauthority-county-impose-procedural-requirements-recording-property-boundary-disputes&data=05%7C01%7CSean.Holland%40fnf.com%7C60626be1f1374abe4fed08daf4f785dc%7C8a807b9b02da47f3a903791a42a2285c%7C0%7C0%7C638091641236321961%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LsNJ35x6c7YhxUTxl%2Fjk4YqYY%2BSVUEAOmzeP28euWvM%3D&reserved=0</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Final paragraph of the AGO states as follows:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">In our view, RCW 58.04.007 leaves room for local legislation, particularly legislation designed to implement the statute and facilitate its administration. Since RCW 58.04.007 specifies only that the agreement be in written form, for instance, a charter county could enact requirements concerning the form of the written agreement (size of the document, what information it should contain, and where on the document each item should be located, etc.). Insofar as an ordinance providing for pre-recording county review may be concerned, we simply note that counties would appear to have considerable leeway in this area so long as the local legislation does not contravene the statute itself. For instance, an ordinance providing for review to determine whether a document presented for recording meets the requirements set forth in the statute (see discussion above) (or whether accepting a document for recording would be in conflict with some other state statute or state or local reg!<br></div><div dir="ltr"> ulatory requirement[3]) would not necessarily be inconsistent with the statute. At least where a county can show that its ordinance serves a legitimate purpose and does not frustrate or negate the application of RCW 58.04.007 or other statutes, we believe the ordinance would be upheld.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sean Holland<br></div><div dir="ltr">VP | Underwriting Counsel<br></div><div dir="ltr">Washington & Montana<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fidelity National Title Group<br></div><div dir="ltr">701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2700<br></div><div dir="ltr">Seattle, Washington 98104<br></div><div dir="ltr">Mobile: 206-308-6823<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:Sean.Holland@fnf.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean.Holland@fnf.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:Sean.Holland@fnf.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean.Holland@fnf.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of Gregory L. Ursich<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 9:39 AM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">IMPORTANT NOTICE - This message sourced from an external mail server outside of the Company.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Bryce is absolutely correct with his opinion and approach. -Greg<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">On Jan 12, 2023, at 9:32 AM, Bryce Dille <<a href="mailto:Bryce@dillelaw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryce@dillelaw.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:Bryce@dillelaw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryce@dillelaw.com</a>>> wrote:<br></div><div dir="ltr">?<br></div><div dir="ltr">I have done at least 20 of these is last several years in Pierce, Kitsap and Thurston Counties and have never encountered this the only time a county or city may object is if the parties are using this just to do an boundry adjustment and not because there is a boundary line issue like encroachment or fence lines off etc. but use it to avoid the formal process that involves application and approval by appropriate governmental agency. In my opinion the state statute (RCE 58.04.007) trumps any ordinance or municipal code to the contrary<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Bryce H. Dille<br></div><div dir="ltr">Dille Law, PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">2010 Caton Way SW Ste. 101<br></div><div dir="ltr">Olympia, WA 98502<br></div><div dir="ltr">Office: 360-350-0270<br></div><div dir="ltr">Cell: 253-579-5561<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><image001.png><br></div><div dir="ltr">** Please note that I use the dictation feature of my iPhone and that sometimes everything I say does not get properly translated**<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">This transmission contains confidential attorney-client communications and may not be disclosed to any person but the intended recipient(s). If this matter is transmitted to you in error, please notify the sender immediately.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Business Entity Creation and Management, Business, Government and Tax Law, Real Estate and Land Use, Residential, Commercial and Condominium Development Real Estate and Commercial Transactions & Closings, Including Performing Services as IRS Section 1031 Exchange Facilitator Estate Planning, including Wills and Trusts, and Probate Administration Representation Homeowners/Condominium Association Real Estate Developments Real Property Foreclosures and Forfeitures.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of Paul Okner<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 7:46 AM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Dear boundary line gurus,<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Many thanks,<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">-Paul Okner<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fremont Law PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">3429 Fremont Pl. 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Ursich" <<a href="mailto:gursich@insleebest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gursich@insleebest.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr">Message-ID:<br></div><div dir="ltr"> <<a href="mailto:SJ0PR17MB460089CED4AFE112CCD99F33DCC29@SJ0PR17MB4600.namprd17.prod.outlook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SJ0PR17MB460089CED4AFE112CCD99F33DCC29@SJ0PR17MB4600.namprd17.prod.outlook.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"> <br></div><div dir="ltr">Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sean yes, ?pre-recording? review is fine as long as they allow a validly drafted and executed BLA under the statute to be recorded and do not add extra city requirements. I practice with 10 municipal attorneys and they agree with me.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"> I have checked, neither King County nor City of Seattle have any ?pre-recording? reviews in their ordinances.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">[Logo, company name Description automatically generated]<br></div><div dir="ltr">Gregory L. Ursich | Shareholder<br></div><div dir="ltr">Skyline Tower, Suite 1500 | 10900 NE 4th Street | Bellevue, WA 98004<br></div><div dir="ltr">P: 425.450.4258 | F: 425.635.7720<br></div><div dir="ltr">vCard<mailto:<a href="http://www.insleebest.com/uploads/vcards/gursich.vcf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.insleebest.com/uploads/vcards/gursich.vcf</a>> | website<mailto:www.insleebest.com> | <a href="mailto:gursich@insleebest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gursich@insleebest.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:gursich@insleebest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gursich@insleebest.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> On Behalf Of Holland, Sean<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 4:17 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">This message was sent securely using Zix?<<a href="http://www.zixcorp.com/get-started" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.zixcorp.com/get-started</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">You?re right that a municipality cannot outright prohibit or restrict use of the BLA statute in appropriate situations. But if you are arguing that a municipality cannot require pre-recording review of a BLA to determine whether the statute applies, that would be incorrect. Please see the portion of the AGO that I quoted. If a municipality has an ordinance requiring review before recording, the municipality would be the one to determine whether the statute applies, not a party?s lawyer or surveyor.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sean<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sean Holland<br></div><div dir="ltr">VP | Underwriting Counsel<br></div><div dir="ltr">Washington & Montana<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fidelity National Title Group<br></div><div dir="ltr">701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2700<br></div><div dir="ltr">Seattle, Washington 98104<br></div><div dir="ltr">Mobile: 206-308-6823<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:Sean.Holland@fnf.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean.Holland@fnf.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:Sean.Holland@fnf.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean.Holland@fnf.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of Gregory L. Ursich<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 3:45 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">IMPORTANT NOTICE - This message sourced from an external mail server outside of the Company.<br></div><div dir="ltr">And Sean: that opinion does not allow local governments to prohibit or restrict the use of the BLA statute, when it clearly applies to a situation. -Greg<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">[Logo, company name Description automatically generated]<br></div><div dir="ltr">Gregory L. Ursich | Shareholder<br></div><div dir="ltr">Skyline Tower, Suite 1500 | 10900 NE 4th Street | Bellevue, WA 98004<br></div><div dir="ltr">P: 425.450.4258 | F: 425.635.7720<br></div><div dir="ltr">vCard<mailto:<a href="http://www.insleebest.com/uploads/vcards/gursich.vcf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.insleebest.com/uploads/vcards/gursich.vcf</a>> | website<mailto:www.insleebest.com> | <a href="mailto:gursich@insleebest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gursich@insleebest.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:gursich@insleebest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gursich@insleebest.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of Holland, Sean<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:02 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">This message was sent securely using Zix?<<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zixcorp.com%2Fget-started&data=05%7C01%7CSean.Holland%40fnf.com%7C60626be1f1374abe4fed08daf4f785dc%7C8a807b9b02da47f3a903791a42a2285c%7C0%7C0%7C638091641236321961%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8Ye6x1FelfHXj2gWba9cOjnIqYoKdcjCz6G5J%2FIFIhI%3D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zixcorp.com%2Fget-started&data=05%7C01%7CSean.Holland%40fnf.com%7C60626be1f1374abe4fed08daf4f785dc%7C8a807b9b02da47f3a903791a42a2285c%7C0%7C0%7C638091641236321961%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8Ye6x1FelfHXj2gWba9cOjnIqYoKdcjCz6G5J%2FIFIhI%3D&reserved=0</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">A 2005 Attorney General Opinion addresses appropriate and inappropriate uses of the statute and local authority. <a href="https://www.atg.wa.gov/ago-opinions/authority-county-impose-procedural-requirements-recording-property-boundary-disputes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.atg.wa.gov/ago-opinions/authority-county-impose-procedural-requirements-recording-property-boundary-disputes</a><<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.atg.wa.gov%2Fago-opinions%2Fauthority-county-impose-procedural-requirements-recording-property-boundary-disputes&data=05%7C01%7CSean.Holland%40fnf.com%7C60626be1f1374abe4fed08daf4f785dc%7C8a807b9b02da47f3a903791a42a2285c%7C0%7C0%7C638091641236321961%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LsNJ35x6c7YhxUTxl%2Fjk4YqYY%2BSVUEAOmzeP28euWvM%3D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.atg.wa.gov%2Fago-opinions%2Fauthority-county-impose-procedural-requirements-recording-property-boundary-disputes&data=05%7C01%7CSean.Holland%40fnf.com%7C60626be1f1374abe4fed08daf4f785dc%7C8a807b9b02da47f3a903791a42a2285c%7C0%7C0%7C638091641236321961%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LsNJ35x6c7YhxUTxl%2Fjk4YqYY%2BSVUEAOmzeP28euWvM%3D&reserved=0</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Final paragraph of the AGO states as follows:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">In our view, RCW 58.04.007 leaves room for local legislation, particularly legislation designed to implement the statute and facilitate its administration. Since RCW 58.04.007 specifies only that the agreement be in written form, for instance, a charter county could enact requirements concerning the form of the written agreement (size of the document, what information it should contain, and where on the document each item should be located, etc.). Insofar as an ordinance providing for pre-recording county review may be concerned, we simply note that counties would appear to have considerable leeway in this area so long as the local legislation does not contravene the statute itself. For instance, an ordinance providing for review to determine whether a document presented for recording meets the requirements set forth in the statute (see discussion above) (or whether accepting a document for recording would be in conflict with some other state statute or state or local reg!<br></div><div dir="ltr"> ulatory requirement[3]) would not necessarily be inconsistent with the statute. At least where a county can show that its ordinance serves a legitimate purpose and does not frustrate or negate the application of RCW 58.04.007 or other statutes, we believe the ordinance would be upheld.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sean Holland<br></div><div dir="ltr">VP | Underwriting Counsel<br></div><div dir="ltr">Washington & Montana<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fidelity National Title Group<br></div><div dir="ltr">701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2700<br></div><div dir="ltr">Seattle, Washington 98104<br></div><div dir="ltr">Mobile: 206-308-6823<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:Sean.Holland@fnf.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean.Holland@fnf.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:Sean.Holland@fnf.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean.Holland@fnf.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of Gregory L. Ursich<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 9:39 AM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">IMPORTANT NOTICE - This message sourced from an external mail server outside of the Company.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Bryce is absolutely correct with his opinion and approach. -Greg<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">On Jan 12, 2023, at 9:32 AM, Bryce Dille <<a href="mailto:Bryce@dillelaw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryce@dillelaw.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:Bryce@dillelaw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryce@dillelaw.com</a>>> wrote:<br></div><div dir="ltr">?<br></div><div dir="ltr">I have done at least 20 of these is last several years in Pierce, Kitsap and Thurston Counties and have never encountered this the only time a county or city may object is if the parties are using this just to do an boundry adjustment and not because there is a boundary line issue like encroachment or fence lines off etc. but use it to avoid the formal process that involves application and approval by appropriate governmental agency. In my opinion the state statute (RCE 58.04.007) trumps any ordinance or municipal code to the contrary<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Bryce H. Dille<br></div><div dir="ltr">Dille Law, PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">2010 Caton Way SW Ste. 101<br></div><div dir="ltr">Olympia, WA 98502<br></div><div dir="ltr">Office: 360-350-0270<br></div><div dir="ltr">Cell: 253-579-5561<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><image001.png><br></div><div dir="ltr">** Please note that I use the dictation feature of my iPhone and that sometimes everything I say does not get properly translated**<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">This transmission contains confidential attorney-client communications and may not be disclosed to any person but the intended recipient(s). If this matter is transmitted to you in error, please notify the sender immediately.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Business Entity Creation and Management, Business, Government and Tax Law, Real Estate and Land Use, Residential, Commercial and Condominium Development Real Estate and Commercial Transactions & Closings, Including Performing Services as IRS Section 1031 Exchange Facilitator Estate Planning, including Wills and Trusts, and Probate Administration Representation Homeowners/Condominium Association Real Estate Developments Real Property Foreclosures and Forfeitures.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>> On Behalf Of Paul Okner<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 7:46 AM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: [WSBARP] Boundary Line Agreement - issues with title<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Dear boundary line gurus,<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">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.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Many thanks,<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">-Paul Okner<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fremont Law PLLC<br></div><div dir="ltr">3429 Fremont Pl. 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You'll need something stronger than Advil.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Kaitlyn<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">*Sent with Right Inbox <<a href="https://www.rightinbox.com/?utm_source=signature" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rightinbox.com/?utm_source=signature</a>>*<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">On Wed, Jan 11, 2023 at 9:25 AM <<a href="mailto:Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Thank you Kaitlyn. What a god awful provision. Clearly written to<br></div><div dir="ltr">> defraud landlords and make their lives miserable. This section has so many<br></div><div dir="ltr">> mine fields its impossible to advise landlord?s what to do, except, maybe,<br></div><div dir="ltr">> bend over and just take it.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Do you read the latter part of that section to require Landlord?s to apply<br></div><div dir="ltr">> for rental assistance? It seems a Court could require it, so given the<br></div><div dir="ltr">> bent to keep the tenancy, would the landlord be better off being proactive<br></div><div dir="ltr">> and seek it? If they get rejected, up front, it may help the UDA.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> I am hating having to go back and explain this section to LL?s who are<br></div><div dir="ltr">> from other states like Texas, Ohio. Those clients look at me like I am an<br></div><div dir="ltr">> idiot when I say you just can?t get them out although they haven?t paid<br></div><div dir="ltr">> rent, utilities, etc, for over a year and now, at the 12th hour you have<br></div><div dir="ltr">> to accept the government assistance and allow them to stay.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Where?s the extra strength Advil!<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Jeff<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *W. Jeff Davis*<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *BELL & DAVIS PLLC*<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *Attorneys at Law*<br></div><div dir="ltr">> P.O. Box 510<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> 720 E. Washington Street, Suite 105<br></div><div dir="ltr">> Sequim WA 98382<br></div><div dir="ltr">> Phone: (360) 683.1129<br></div><div dir="ltr">> Fax: (360) 683.1258<br></div><div dir="ltr">> email: <a href="mailto:jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">> www.bellanddavispllc.com<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged,<br></div><div dir="ltr">> confidential, and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended<br></div><div dir="ltr">> recipient, any dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly<br></div><div dir="ltr">> prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in<br></div><div dir="ltr">> error, please e-mail the sender at <a href="mailto:info@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">info@bellanddavispllc.com</a> or call<br></div><div dir="ltr">> 360.683.1129.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *From:* <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<br></div><div dir="ltr">> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> *On Behalf Of *Kaitlyn Jackson<br></div><div dir="ltr">> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 10, 2023 11:37 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">> *To:* WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *Subject:* Re: [WSBARP] Is a Landlord Required to Accept Rental Assistance<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> You should thoroughly review RCW 59.18.410.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> There is state-wide mandatory reinstatement if the tenant (through<br></div><div dir="ltr">> themselves or any agency) can pay the past due rent in full. A Landlord<br></div><div dir="ltr">> cannot object based on source of income.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> However, the Landlord does not need to accept the "strings attached" to<br></div><div dir="ltr">> that income that reduces their rights moving forward.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> But the short answer is that a Landlord no longer has the ability to move<br></div><div dir="ltr">> forward even after a judgment has been rendered if there's a pledge from an<br></div><div dir="ltr">> agency to pay the full amount of outstanding rent.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *Sent with Right Inbox <<a href="https://www.rightinbox.com/?utm_source=signature" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rightinbox.com/?utm_source=signature</a>>*<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> On Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 10:43 AM Paul Neumiller <<a href="mailto:pneumiller@hotmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pneumiller@hotmail.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">> wrote:<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> I don?t know the answer if a LL HAS to accept the money, BUT, on a<br></div><div dir="ltr">> practical basis, I would not want to stand in front of a judge and try to<br></div><div dir="ltr">> evict a T when there is free rent money on the table. So, if there are no<br></div><div dir="ltr">> other grounds or reasons to evict, I can see where the LL would take the<br></div><div dir="ltr">> money (that should be a lot of rent to build up a litigation war chest) and<br></div><div dir="ltr">> then evict when the T fails to pay on the fourth month in the future.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Be careful if they ask the LL to sign anything. In Island County, the<br></div><div dir="ltr">> Opportunity Council will pay forward only 3 months but require the LL to<br></div><div dir="ltr">> sign an agreement saying the LL will not evict for *6 months* (in small<br></div><div dir="ltr">> print on the back of the form). I have pointed this out to the Opportunity<br></div><div dir="ltr">> Council and they quite admit that the LL could be left hanging for 3 months<br></div><div dir="ltr">> of nonpayment of rent prior to being able to evict if the LL signs the<br></div><div dir="ltr">> agreement in order to get the money.<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *From:* <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<br></div><div dir="ltr">> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> *On Behalf Of *<br></div><div dir="ltr">> <a href="mailto:Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 10, 2023 9:57 AM<br></div><div dir="ltr">> *To:* 'WSBA Real Property Listserv' <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *Subject:* [WSBARP] Is a Landlord Required to Accept Rental Assistance<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Listmates:<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Tenant defaulted in rent payment for over a year, and caused other<br></div><div dir="ltr">> problems. All the required notices and a reasonable repayment plan<br></div><div dir="ltr">> offered. No response to any of the notices and the dispute resolution<br></div><div dir="ltr">> certificate issued. Just as the UDA is to be filed, a rental assistant<br></div><div dir="ltr">> program offers to pay the back due rent and 3 months forward. Must the LL<br></div><div dir="ltr">> accept that offer. I saw nothing in RCW 59.18.630 or 660 saying the LL<br></div><div dir="ltr">> shall accept the offer, at this late date. However I wonder how RCW<br></div><div dir="ltr">> 59.18.255 plays into this as it talks about cannot refuse to lease based on<br></div><div dir="ltr">> source of income, which includes housing assistance. Any one have<br></div><div dir="ltr">> experience with this?<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> Jeff Davis<br></div><div dir="ltr">><br></div><div dir="ltr">> *W. 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