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Washington Real Property Deskbook Series Volume 4 Causes of Action, Taxation, Regulation

Publication Year: 4th ed. updated 2016   Publication Type: Deskbook

Description:

Completely updated in 2016, this volume provides full treatment of commonly litigated real property causes of action, practice tips from experienced Washington litigators, savvy advice on tax and regulatory issues, plus over 40 forms including checklists and sample pleadings.

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Editors:
William L. Green (Editor-in-Chief), Michelle M. Branigan, Philip S. Brooke III, Jason W. Burnett, Thomas M. Culbertson, Paul M. Davis, P. Stephen DiJulio, Mark E. Fickes, Monica Gianni, Matthew R. Hansen, Gary D. Huff, Amy E. Hughes, Tina E. Kondo, Anne DeVoe Lawler, Kerry C. Lawrence, Kathryn R. McKinley, Larry J. Smith, Christine M. Tobin-Presser, Rebecca K. Wiess, Karen Williams

Authors:
Julia A. Bahner, Thomas L. Boeder, Susan Boyd, Jerry R. Broadus, Dan Budihardjo, Bryan D. Caditz, Scott F. Campbell, Dale L. Carlisle, Kristine A. Chrey, Mike Decina, Brian B. DeFoe, Neil A. Dial, Scott M. Edwards, Josephine Ennis, Patrick Evatt, Rhys M. Farren, Andrew J. Gabel, John E. Glowney, Sean K. Griffee, Michael C. Harman, Arnold R. Hedeen, Jessica F. Hoerschelmann, Brooke Johnson, Susan Power Johnston, Jon Jurich, Mark Kantor, Lisa Kremer, Sallie Lin, Lee Marchisio, Gail E. Mautner, Robert E. Miller, Michael E. Morgan, Amanda M. Nathan, Tom Nelson, Michael A. Nesteroff, Joseph O’Brien, Sarah Perez, Richard W. Pierson, Richard S. Ralston, Brian Rodan, Ian D. Rogers, Daniel Ross, Lisa E. Schaures, Michael S. Schechter, Laurin S. Schweet, Julie H. Seidenstein, Martin Strelecky, Waller Taylor, Bradley P. Thoreson, Matthew D. Viers, Katherine C. Wax, William S. Weinstein, Richard J. Welt, Kinnon W. Williams, Michael A. Winslow, Denny F. Wong

Table of Contents:

	Title
	End-User License Agreement
	Index to Forms
	Preface to Fourth Edition
	About the Editors
	Chapter 1 Marketable Title   §1.1 Introduction and Scope §1.2 Marketable Title §1.3 Marketable Title Defined and Distinguished §1.4 Record Title as Foundation to Marketability §1.5 Effect of Encumbrances on Marketability §1.6 Curative Matters Including Statutes of Limitations §1.7 Remedies Available to Purchaser in Determination of Unmarketability   §1.8 Additional References
	Chapter 2 Statute of Frauds   §2.1 Introduction   §2.2 Historical Background §2.3 Statutory Provisions and Exceptions Thereto §2.4 Agreements Authorizing or Employing Broker or Agent to Sell or Purchase Real Estate for Compensation §2.5 Interests in Land
	Chapter 3 Bona Fide Purchaser Doctrine   §3.1 Introduction §3.2 Law Governing Priority of Interests §3.3 Theory of Constructive Notice Through Recording §3.4 Bona Fide Purchaser Requirements §3.5 The Necessity of Value §3.6 Constructive and Actual Notice
	Chapter 4 Liability of Landowners to Third Parties   §4.1 Introduction   §4.2 Status Versus Reasonable Care   §4.3 The General Standard of Care Is Based in Negligence §4.4 The Duty of Care Applies Generally to the Possessor of Land §4.5 The Status of the Entrant as Invitee, Licensee, or Trespasser §4.6 Washington Statutes Varying the Common-Law Premises Liability Rules   §4.7 Duties to Those Outside the Premises; Passers-By
	Chapter 5 Waste   §5.1 Introduction §5.2 Definition of Waste §5.3 Types of Waste   §5.4 Parties to Waste §5.5 Remedies   §5.6 Defenses   §5.7 Additional References
	Chapter 6 Specific Performance   §6.1 Introduction §6.2 Application to Contracts for Sale of Land §6.3 Contract Requirements §6.4 Certainty of Terms §6.5 Relationship to Other Contract Provisions §6.6 Equitable Requirements §6.7 Equitable Defenses §6.8 Enforcement
	Chapter 7 Reformation Rescission and Lost Instruments   §7.1 Introduction   §7.2 Remedies Generally §7.3 Reformation and Rescission §7.4 Lost Instruments
	Chapter 8 Adverse Possession Boundary Litigation Encroachment and Trespass §8.1 Adverse Possession §8.2 Boundary Litigation §8.3 Encroachment and Trespass
	Chapter 9 Quiet Title and Ejectment   §9.1 Introduction   §9.2 Possession as a Factor in Ejectment and Quiet Title Actions §9.3 Comparison With Other Remedies §9.4 Who May Bring Action §9.5 Commencement of Actions   §9.6 Pleading and Proving Superior Title   §9.7 Quiet Title and Mortgages   §9.8 Lis Pendens   §9.9 Right of Tenant to Pay Rent and Terminate Ejectment Action   §9.10 Pleading Defenses §9.11 Remedies
	Chapter 10 Partition   §10.1 Introduction and Scope   §10.2 Voluntary Partition §10.3 Compulsory (Judicial) Partition §10.4 Procedure in Partition Action   §10.5 Forms and Checklists (included on the CD accompanying this deskbook)
	Chapter 11 Construction and Other Involuntary Liens   §11.1 Introduction §11.2 Nature of Lien §11.3 Procedural Requirements §11.4 Priority   §11.5 Action on Lien   §11.6 Protection From Liens   §11.7 Conclusion   §11.8 Forms and Checklists (available on the CD accompanying this deskbook)
	Chapter 12 Attachment of Interests in Real Property   §12.1 Introduction   §12.2 Overview of Attachment   §12.3 Grounds for Attachment §12.4 Obtaining the Writ   §12.5 Execution of the Writ   §12.6 Discharge of the Writ and Wrongful Attachment §12.7 Priority of the Attachment Lien   §12.8 Forms and Checklists (available on the CD accompanying this deskbook)
	Chapter 13 Eminent Domain   §13.1 Introduction §13.2 Authority to Exercise Power §13.3 Constitutional and Other Limitations of Power §13.4 Property Subject to Appropriation §13.5 Nature of Rights Acquired §13.6 Compensation §13.7 Appraisal Methodologies §13.8 Condemnation Proceedings   §13.9 Tax Considerations   §13.10 Mediation   §13.11 Forms and Checklists (included on the CD accompanying this deskbook)
	Chapter 14 Bankruptcy   §14.1 Introduction §14.2 Overview §14.3 Automatic Stay §14.4 Strong Arm Powers of Trustee §14.5 Use, Sale, or Lease of Property §14.6 Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases   §14.7 Selected Bibliography
	Chapter 15 Securities Regulation of Real Estate Transactions   §15.1 Introduction §15.2 Definition of a Security §15.3 Specific Applications of the Definition of Security to Real Estate Transactions §15.4 Regulation of Securities Issuances Under Federal Law §15.5 Regulation of Securities Issuances Under State Law §15.6 Considerations Relating to Offering Disclosures
	Chapter 16 Affordable Housing Development   §16.1 Introduction: The Affordable Housing Development Process §16.2 Ownership Structures §16.3 Equity Funding: Federal Tax Credits Under I.R.C. §42 §16.4 Other Federal Housing Subsidy Programs §16.5 Selected State and Local Housing Subsidy Programs §16.6 Affordable Housing Management Issues
	Chapter 17 Property Taxes   §17.1 Introduction and Scope §17.2 What Is Taxable as Real Property? §17.3 What Real Property Is Exempt? §17.4 Special Classifications §17.5 Homeowner Relief Laws §17.6 Valuation and Assessment §17.7 Levy and Collection §17.8 Appeals of Valuation   §17.9 The Property Tax Calendar
	Chapter 18 Selected Aspects of Federal Taxation   §18.1 Introduction and Scope §18.2 Sale or Exchange of Principal Residence §18.3 Tax-Deferred Exchanges of Real Property Under I.R.C. §1031   §18.4 References
	Chapter 19 Local Improvement Districts §19.1 Introduction-The Basics §19.2 A Comparison of Special and General Benefits §19.3 The Statutory LID Process §19.4 Judicial Review of LID Formation and Assessments §19.5 Particular Issues in Special Benefit   §19.6 Assessment Liens and Foreclosures   §19.7 Forms and Checklists (available on the CD accompanying this deskbook)
	Chapter 20 Federal Regulation of Foreign Investment in Real Estate   §20.1 Introduction and Relevant Legislation §20.2 Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (FIRPTA) §20.3 International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act (IITSSA) §20.4 Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA)   §20.5 Forms and Checklists (available on the CD accompanying this deskbook)
	Chapter 21 Unfair Business Practices- Consumer Protection Act §21.1 Introduction §21.2 Elements of a Private Action Under the CPA §21.3 Basic Principles of Trade Regulation Law Applicable to CPA Cases §21.4 Application of CPA to Real Estate Transactions   §21.5 The CPA and Warranties in Sales of Homes §21.6 Antitrust Issues Under the CPA
	Table of Statutes
	Table of Cases
	References
	Index