Land use agreements are used between governments and contractors as well as between neighbors to keep all sides clear on their rights and obligations with the use of a property.
A Boundary Line Agreement is a legal document that outlines the agreed-upon boundary between two adjacent properties. This agreement is typically executed when there is a disagreement or uncertainty regarding the precise location of property lines.
4 common types of boundary disputes Adverse possession. If a party has been occupying a portion of land that technically belongs to someone else for an extended period, they may claim legal ownership of that land through adverse possession. Encroachment. Undisclosed easements. Boundary line disputes.
Property lines, or boundary lines, define the points where properties begin and end.
Defining Boundary Lines are imaginary or physical markers that demarcate areas, roles, or limits. These lines serve as a reference point for understanding where one thing or person ends and another begins.
To show the interest and willingness of the parties toward the acquisition of land, a formal Contract of Sale of Land must be prepared. This contract may be prepared by vendor or purchaser's solicitor. But usually, the vendor's solicitor prepares it.
The Boundary Line Agreement (BL AGR) provides a procedure for County review whenever a point or line determining the boundary between two or more parcels of real property cannot be identified from the existing public record, monuments, and landmarks or is in dispute. RCW 58.04.
Under such an agreement, the parties acknowledge the true boundary line between the properties, and the encroaching owner releases any claim to the strip of land encroached upon. In return, the “encroached upon” owner allows the encroachment to continue for so long as he/she is not adversely affected.
In Washington State, boundary trees are considered common property of the adjoining landowners. Any decisions regarding the removal or substantial trimming of these trees must be agreed upon by both parties. Unauthorized tree work can lead to legal action and potential compensation claims.