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In 2023, Washington State adopted the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act (UPHPA), codified in Chapter 7.54 RCW, to address long-standing issues surrounding inherited property held by multiple family members. This law aims to protect property co-owned by family members from a forced sale if one, but not all, of the family members wants to…
All rental property owners in the City of Bellingham should be aware of new city ordinance that took effect as of January 1, 2025. Per Bellingham Municipal Code 6.15.050(B)(14): 14. All residential housing units subject to registration under this chapter shall include secure, locking mail receptacles for each individual housing unit: a. All newly constructed residential housing…
Water Rights Adjudication Update On May 1, 2024, the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) filed a general adjudication with the Whatcom County Superior Court to address all surface and ground water rights within Water Resources Inventory Area 1 (WRIA 1). The goal of this adjudication is to resolve conflicts and competition over water resources,…
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