Resolving Construction-Related Legal Issues in Tacoma, WA Construction projects can be complicated. In most projects, there are many parties with varying roles set out by a network of contractual obligations. If something falls through, it can cost everyone involved a significant amount of money. For this reason, it is important to have legal protections in […]
What is Title Insurance? As with all insurance, title insurance is meant to reduce the risk of the parties covered by it. Think of your health insurance: You pay a premium each month, and in exchange, the insurance company agrees to pay for your healthcare in the off-chance you have a problem. Title insurance is
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Common Points of Contention Some of the most common joint ownership disputes that arise among property co-owners include the following: One of the owners has sole possession of the property but refuses to pay rent or will not compensate the owner who is not in possession of the real property at that time. One of
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Finding the right commercial space for your business is critical to your success. Whether it is your first office, a bigger space to accommodate growth, the opening of a second location, or a warehouse to increase inventory, it is in your best interest to lease the space for the right price and under favorable terms.
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What is a Development Agreement? A development agreement is a voluntary contract between a local municipality, such as a city or county, and a property owner whose land is located within the municipality’s jurisdiction. The development agreement contains the obligations of both parties and lays out the various standards and conditions that will control development
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Resolving land use disputes in the State of Washington can be a lengthy and tedious process. A land development project often require a variety of different permits and approvals from numerous local, state, and federal agencies and authorities. To obtain each of these permits, you must first file an application, which can take more than
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What are Property Line Disputes? The term “property line dispute” (also known as “boundary line dispute”) can refer to a broad array of disputes over the ownership of land. Typically, property line disputes arise from one of two sources: encroachment, or a problem with the recorded deeds. Encroachments: Encroachment occurs when one party’s recognition or
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What is a Variance? A variance is essentially a discretionary exception to one or more zoning requirements. Every jurisdiction offers a different array of variances under slightly different conditions. However, all variances operate by allowing property owners to use their property in a way that would otherwise contradict the zoning code. Purpose of Variances The
The Purpose of Zoning The purpose of zoning is to keep people from using their property in a manner that would adversely impact the surrounding area. For example, the purpose of a single-family zone is to keep people from constructing a factory or a big apartment complex in the middle of a neighborhood. Allowing these
The Truth about Conditional Use Permits Conditional use permits are often touted as a kind of exception to the zoning code for uses that are beneficial to the community. For instance, Tacoma’s conditional use pamphlet, still explains conditional use permits in this way. However, that is no longer the whole story. Today, conditional use permits
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