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.
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.
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.
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. 007.
These “side” issues include such matters as resolving substandard access to the public road and meeting bulk zoning regulations such as lot width and area. A Boundary Line Adjustment, then, is an Administrative action by the city or county planning authority. In contrast, a Boundary Line Agreement is a judicial action.
The agreement is between neighboring states or jurisdictions in the United States that set specific boundaries between their properties and serve to resolve territorial disputes. These agreements are useful in resolving boundary disputes, clarifying property lines, and avoiding potential conflicts.