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When buying or selling real property in Washington, most people focus on price, inspections, and financing. But buried in the deed itself are legal promises—called  covenants —that can have major consequences if they turn out to be untrue. One of the most important (and often misunderstood) of these is the  covenant of seisin . What Is the Covenant of Seisin? The covenant of seisin is a promise by the grantor (seller) that they actually  own the property they are conveying  a

In a recent decision from the Western District of Washington, the court granted summary judgment in favor of an escrow company accused of negligence and legal malpractice arising from the preparation of a statutory warranty deed. The opinion offers a useful reaffirmation of several important principles under Washington’s Admission to Practice Rule 12 (APR 12): LPOs may tailor Board-approved forms to specific transactions — including using attachments — so long as they’re ente