Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Washington

real estate title insurance coverage

We bought our home 2 years ago and have learned that the property boundary we were shown at time of sale, is incorrect, by about 8 ft, to our detriment. As a result we may have to move our septic tanks. Should our title insurance be able to help us with this problem? thanks.


Asked on 4/05/07, 1:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Elizabeth Powell ELizabeth Powell PS Inc

Re: real estate title insurance coverage

Yes, you should contact the company that underwrote your title insurance.

The whole point of title insurance is to know without question precisely the boundaries of the property you purchased.

A good law firm in Tacoma that might be able to help you if you are unable to get satisfaction is McFerran & Burns on S. 72nd. They focus on real estate issues.

Hope this helps - Elizabeth Powell

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Answered on 4/05/07, 4:43 pm


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