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Densely populated neighborhoods and a variety of property types in Seattle leave the door open for a variety of property disputes. These can cause serious tension between property owners, and it could lead to legal actions. Anyone who owns property in the Seattle...
If you’re having a dispute with a Washington construction contractor, you might have questions about how to proceed. ForConstructionPros suggests discussing the problem one-on-one and looking for a solution before taking any other action. However, there are...
Remodeling your Washington home can be a great way to improve its value and make it more functional for yourself and your family. However, depending on the scope of the project, it may be necessary to have a land survey done. A land survey helps to establish your...
When it comes to rural areas, it's not always a simple matter to determine where boundary lines should be drawn. The two distinct types of property line violations that may lead to disputes are trespassing and encroaching. If you are worried about how to protect your...
In Washington, squatter's rights or adverse possession is a legal concept that applies to property. It refers to the method by which a person can become the owner of a property that does not belong to them without consent from the property's rightful owner....
Many property owners in Washington don’t realize that they have a boundary disagreement with their neighbor until the neighbor starts encroaching on their property. All of a sudden, a neighbor that you had no issues with before starts building a structure over your...
Owning property in Washington can give you a lot of freedom and independence. However, property lines define where you can and cannot plant trees, build a shed or let your animals roam. When property lines are crossed, this can lead to a boundary dispute with your...
Boundary disputes are a common occurrence, and they can be difficult to handle. If you want to avoid issues and probably a costly or time-consuming lawsuit too, it is important to know how to manage a boundary dispute. Run a title search and get your land survey A...
Your neighbor is worried about someone breaking into their cars at night. To prevent it, they install bright lights over the driveway, which they turn on every evening.While you can see that the lights are a deterrent to crime, they also shine brightly right into your...
The unfortunate reality is that you are not the only person who is in control of your property value. If you go to sell your house, you may find that your neighbor has driven that value down.This is part of the reason for zoning laws. Putting a gas station next to a...