Per Mayor Bruce Harrell’s announcement on Friday, February 11th, 2022, the residential and commercial eviction moratoria expired on February 28th and has not be renewed. This eviction moratorium was implemented nearly two years ago in March of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic to offer tenant protections and prevent evictions of residential renters, small businesses and nonprofits. Now, as Covid cases steadily decline, Mayor Harrell wants to move away from the moratorium while still dedicating more focused efforts to support those most in need.

As we increase the density in our cities, boundary disputes arising from trees with overhanging branches and / or encroaching root systems have increased. Generally, Washington State allows an adjoining landowner to engage in relative freedom for self-help to trim the branches and roots encroaching from a neighbor onto his or her property

Here’s the key information you need to know about how to identify and resolve boundary line issues before a purchase or once you already own.

Holmquist & Gardiner, PLLC’s monthly webinar continues! For this month, we will feature our very own, Associate Attorney, Sydney Safley, and guest speaker, Commercial Counsel of Chicago Title, Kathleen Sirianni. Both are experienced in the field of legal and title considerations.

Adverse possession, more commonly known as “squatters rights” is an interesting situation, often fueled by surprise and emotion. Property owners understandably take matters concerning their residential home, including the dirt within its boundary, personally. To provide a quick definition of adverse possession, if someone has had possession of a piece of property for a long time (ten years in the state of Washington) that person could possibly be entitled to direct ownership.