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Many non-lawyers have heard the term “due diligence” in the context of real estate, but the term can feel confusing or legalistic.  Due diligence refers to the investigation, research, and analysis which buyers are expected to perform prior to closing on a transaction, to satisfy themselves that the asset they are purchasing will meet their… Read More

November 18, 2021 William O. Kessler discusses the forced sale of real estate by co-owners. Read More

Published in 2007, Bishop of Victoria v. Corporate Business Park became a seminal case in the state of Washington with respect to LLCs and fiduciary duties.  Times have changed, however, and the law has developed since 2007. Over the next few weeks, we will discuss some of these developments and how current law applies today… Read More

November 4th, 2021 Eli Yim discusses representations & warranties in business purchase or sale transactions. Read More

In Washington State, unmarried individuals who purchase real property together typically do so as tenants in common, as this provides significant flexibility for each co-owner.  For example, tenants in common can independently pass their respective ownership interests to their heirs after death and can sell their individual ownership interests in the real property to third parties. … Read More

Are you trying to buy your first home? Do you peruse prices on Redfin with incredulity – then weep softly? Are you unwilling to commute from a shack on the outskirts of North Bend? Like many in your shoes, you might consider buying a home with friends. Residential co-ownership among friends is becoming an increasingly-common… Read More

Last week, we discussed capital contribution in the context of Moses Land Grow LLC v. Brickstone Holdings LLC. This week, as promised, we will discuss the Brickstone remedy for a failure to contribute capital. Brickstone Continued As you will recall, Fladseth and Moses Land Grow LLC (MLG) agreed to form Brickstone Holdings LLC (BH) to purchase and… Read More

September 30th, 2021 Attorney David Tingstad discuss noncompete agreements in employment and LLC matters. Read More

I have often seen people make the mistake of assuming that one can easily determine the existence of an easement by simply searching the public records for a document called “easement.”  Owners, prospective owners, real estate brokers, and even attorneys are not immune from making that mistake.  This blog post will help you consider the… Read More