Real Estate Attorneys

We’ve written this article to help landlords and fellow landlord-tenant attorneys understand how Washington state’s new laws (effective July 28, 2019) will impact the eviction process we’re all used to. Specifically, this article addresses the major changes included in ESHB 1440, HB 1462, and SB 5600. We have organized this article with a heading for […]

Advising Developers and Owners Regarding Land Use, Zoning, and Permits in Pierce County Land is often the most valuable asset a person or business owns. Because of these high stakes involved, property disputes can be among the most costly and contentious civil disputes in the justice system. Many property disputes center around specialized local laws and

Protecting the Rights of Landowners Throughout Pierce County While many people have heard the terms “eminent domain” or “condemnation,” most people don’t know how to protect themselves when it happens to them. It can be intimidating when agents of the government show up at your front door, demanding that you sell them your land and

Real estate is often the most valuable asset a person or business owns. Because of the high stakes involved, real estate disputes can be among the most costly and contentious civil disputes in the justice system. That’s why it’s so important to know your rights and act promptly when deadlines are involved. In this article,

Across the country, the housing industry is booming, but the market in Tacoma and Seattle is especially hot. Many huge national and international entities call Seattle and Tacoma home. Our greatest regional employers include: Boeing, CHI Franciscan, Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Microsoft, University of Washington, Amazon, Providence Health & Services, Starbucks, and Weyerhaeuser. Their rapid expansion

Why Purchase and Sale Agreements are Important in Real Estate Transactions There is a lot at stake in any real estate transaction. Whether you are purchasing a home, residential rental property, commercial property, or even a parcel of vacant land, buying real estate can be a big investment and a big risk. Selling property can

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

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

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

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