HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.1 ROW Purch GhyselsProp CI'TY CLERK
AG E N DA STATE M E NT
CTTY COUNCTL MEETI'NG DATE: April 1.5~ 2003
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract to Purchase Right-of-Way for the Village
Parkway Improvements-Amador Valley Boulevard to Dublin
Boulevard Project
Report Prepared by: Lee S. Thompson, Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS: Right-of-Way Contract for the Ghysels Property
RECOMMENDATION:I) 1) Approve the purchase of real property located at 7033
......... .5~ Village Parkway
/ ~i;.~.~' 2) Authorize the City Manager to sign the Right-of-Way
ii' Contract and issue check in the amount of $21,360 payable
to North American Title Company for deposit into escrow.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The right-of-way contract, if approved, would authorize the payment
of $21,360 to purchase a portion of the Ghysels property needed for
the Village Parkway Improvements project. Escrow closing costs
for the right-of-way acquisition are estimated at $1,200; hence, the
total amount needed for the purchase is $22,560. Sufficient funds
have been budgeted to acquire the right-of-way.
DESCRIPTION: As part of the project entitled Village Parkway Improvements -
Amador Valley Boulevard to Dublin Boulevard, a plaza is to be construction at the intersection of Village
Parkway and Lewis Avenue. In order to construct the plaza, the City must acquire a portion of the
property located at 7033 Village Parkway, which is approximately 534 square feet in area. The City's
consultant, Associated Right-of-Way Services, had appraised said parcel and has been negotiating with
the property owner (Ghysels) to acquire this right-of-way. The $18,900 market value of the property was
based on an appraisal prepared by the consultant and approved by the City. This amount was offered to
the property owner who subsequently agreed on a proposed settlement amount of $21,360.
It is recommended that the Council approve the purchase of real property located at 7033 Village
Parkway, and authorize the City Manager to sign the right-of-way contract and issue a check in the
amount of $21,360 payable to North American Title Company for deposit into escrow.
COPIES TO: Art Roberts, ARWS
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GRANTOR: GHYSELS, ALBERT& MAUmCE APN: 941-0210-016
PROJECT: CITY OF DUBLIN -- DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS -- LEWIS ~: VILLAGE PARKWAY PLAZA
CITY OF DUBLIN
RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACT
In consideration of the terms and conditions set forth in this Right of Way Contract (the "Contract") ALBERT
AUGUST GHYSELS, Trustee of the Albert August Ghysels 1997 Trust, as to an undivided one-half interest, and
MAURICE A. GHYSELS, as to an undivided one-half interest ("GRANTOR") shall deposit in an escr0~v designated
by City of Dublin ("CITY"), a Grant Deed suitable for recordation and conveying ,,fr,?,,m GRANTOR to CITy fee
simple ownership to the area and real property improvements indicated in Exhibit A , incorporated herein by this
reference.
1. Entire Agreement
The parties have herein set forth the whole of their Agreement. The performance of this Contract constitutes
the entire consideration payable by CITY to GRANTOR and shall relieve CITY of all further obligations or
claims on this account or on account of the location, grade, construction or operation of the proposed public
improvement also known as the Downtown Streetscape Improvements - Lewis &ViIlage Parkway Plaza.
(As used above, the term, "GRANTOR" shall inchMe the plural as well as the singular number.)
In consideration of which, and the other considerations hereinafter set forth, it is mutually agreed as of the date
first written herein below as follows:
2. CITY shall
A. Pay the sum of Twenty One Thousand Three Hundred Sixty and No/100 Dollars ($21,360.00) for the
property and improvements and any other consideration, identified in the Appraisal Summary
Statement and Statement of the Basis for Determination of Just Compensation, delivered separately
and by reference made a part of this Contract, to the following title company: North American Title
Company (or any other title company selected by CITY) for the account of the GRANTOR, Escrow
No. 56901-52990469-PRT conditioned upon the property vesting in' CITY free and clear of all liens,
leases, encumbrances, (recorded or unrecorded), assessments and taxes except any exceptions to title
which are acceptable to CITY as said exceptions are identified in the title report relating to the subject
property issued by the above Title Company bearing the escrow number shown in Paragraph 2A and
dated September 5, 2002, and updates thereof. Clearing of any title exceptions not acceptable to
CITY is the responsibility of GRANTOR. (A copy of the applicable prelim/nary title report is
attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and made a part hereof.
B. Pay all escrow, recording and title insurance charges, if any, incurred in this transaction.
C. Have the authority to deduct and pay from the amount shown in Paragraph 2A above any amount
necessary to satisfy any liens, bond demands and delinquent taxes due in any year except the year in
which this escrow closes, together with penalties and interest thereon, and/or delinquent and unpaid
non delinquent assessments, which may have become a lien at the close of escrow. Taxes for the tax
year in which this escrow doses shatl be cleared and paid in the manner required by Section 5086 of
the Revenue and Taxation Code, if unpaid at the dose of escrow. Close of escrow for this transaction
shaI1 be contingent upon the title company receiving partial reconveyances from any deed of trust or'
mortgage holder trustees and beneficiaries.
The consideration set forth in Paragraph 2A herein shall include payment in full for the following
improvements: 534 Square Feet, landscaping. The real property interest(s) proposed to be acquired is Fee
Simple, as described in Exhibit "A".
GRANTOR: GHYSELS, ALBERT & MAUR1CE APN: 941-0210-016
PROJECT: CITY OF DUBLIN -- DOWNTOWN STKEETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS -- LEWIS & VILLAGE PARKWAY PLAZA
3. ?avment of Deed of Trust
If this property is secured by a mortgage(s) or deed(s) of tr~st, GRANTOR is responsible for payment of any
demand under authority of said mortgage or deed of trust out of GRANTOR's proceeds. Such amounts may
include, but not be limited to, payments of unpaid principal and interest.
4. Escrow Instructions
GRANTOR hereby authorizes CITY to prepare and file escrow instructions in accordance with this Contract
on behalf of both parties.
5. Hazardous Wastes
GRANTOR hereby represents and warrants that during the period of GRANTOR~s ownership of the property,
there have been no disposals, releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances or hazardous waste on,
frora, or under the property. GRANTOR further represents and warrants that GRANTOR has no knowledge of
any disposal, release, or threatened release of hazardous substances or hazardous waste, on, from, or under the
property which may have occurred prior to GRANTOR talcing title to the proper~y.
The acquisition price of the property being acquired in this transaction reflects the fair market value of the
property without the presence of contamination. If the property being acquired is found to be contaminated by
the presence of hazardous waste which requires mitigation under Federal or State Iaw, the CITY may elect to
recover its dean-up costs from those ~vho caused or contributed to the contamination.
6..Right of Possession and Use
It is agreed and confirmed by the parties hereto that, notwithstanding the other provisions in this Contract, the
right of possession and use of the subject property by CITY, and/or its designees or assignees including the
right to remove and dispose of improvements, and relocate, install and connect utilities shall commence on
April 1, 2003, or close of escrow, whichever occurs first, and that the amount shown in Paragraph 2A herein
includes, but is not Iimited to, full payment for such possession and use, including interest and damages if any,
from said date.
7. Bindin~ on Successors and Assigns
This Contract shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the respective heirs, successors and assigns of the
parties to this Contract.
8. No Leases
GRANTOR warrants that there are no oral or written leases on all or any portion of the property proposed to be
acquired exceeding a period of one month, and GRANTOR further agrees to hold CITY harmless and
reimburse CITY for any and all of its losses and expenses occasioned by reason of any lease of said property
held by any tenant of GRANTOR for a period exceeding one month.
9. Quitclaim Deeds
If any lessee interests are identified in Paragraph 8 herein, as a condition precedent to close of escrow,
Quitclaim Deeds or similar releases sufficient to clear any possessory rights from the subject property will be
required. It is the GRANTOR's primary responsibility to secure any Quitclaim Deeds or releases; however,
CITY agrees to reasonably assist GRANTOR in securing said Quitclaim Deeds or releases.
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GRANTOR: GHYSELS, ALBERT& MAURICE APN: 941-02 i~0-016
PROJECT: CITY OF DUBLIN -- DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS -- LEWIS & VILLAGE PARKWAY PLAZA
10. Approval of CITY
GRANTOR understands that this Contract is subject to the approval of CITY and availability of funding.
Further, that this Contract shall have no force or effect unless and until said CITY approval has been obtained
and funding secured.
11. Authority to Siqn
GRANTOR and the signatories represent and warrant that the signatories to this Contract are authorized to
enter into this Contract to convey real property and that no other authorizations are required to implement this
Contract on behalf of GRANTOR.
12. Counterparts Signature
This Contract may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but ail counterparts shall
constitute one. Contract.
13. Business Sign
CITY shall relocate the existing business sign at its 'expense to the location as indicated on the attached Exhibit
"C" and construct a new foundation similar to the foundation that supported the sign at its original location.
CITY shall remove the olive tree and return the surface to grade and install shrubs or decorative bark to the
area disturbed by the tree removal.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Contract the day and year first written herein below.
City of Dublin: Grantor:
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c..-O.-r - Albert Au~u~fGhyse/~mstee
Date: Taxpayer I.D. #
Maurice A. Ghysels
Taxpayer I.D. #
NO OBLIGATION OTHER THAN SET FORTH HEREIN WILL BE RECOGNIZED
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EXHIBIT "A"
VILLAGE PARKWAY/LEWIS AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION
PORTION OF LOT 4, BLOCK 1, TRACT NO. 2662
IN THE CITY OF DUBLIN, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
LYING OVER, UNDER, ACROSS, AND THROUGH, THAT CERTAIN PORTION
OF LOT 4 OF TRACT NO: 2662, AS SHOWN BY MAP FILED JUNE 4, 1965 IN
BOOK 50, PAGES 36, RECORDS OF ALAMEDA COUNTY, IN THE CITY OF
DUBLIN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A POINT AT THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT
4, SAID POINT ALSO LYING ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
OF VILLAGE PARKWAY, BEING 100.00 FEET IN WIDTH MEASURED AT RIGHT
ANGLES AS SHOWN ON SAID TRACT NO 2662;
THENCE SOUTH 32052'30'' EAST, A DISTANCE OF 156.00 FEET, ALONG SAID
SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 4 AND NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF VILLAGE PA~kK~VAY TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE NORTH 57007'30'' EAST, A DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET, LEAVING SAID
SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 4 TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT
CURVE, CONCAVE SOUTHERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 5.00 FEET;
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, EASTERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY, ALONG
SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90000'00'', AN ARC DISTANCE
OF 7.86 FEET, TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT LINE;
THENCE SOUTH 32052'30'' EAST, A DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET, ALONG SAID
TANGENT LINE TO A POINT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF LEWIS AVENUE, BEING 56.00 FEET IN WIDTH MEASURED AT RIGHT
ANGLES AS SHOWN ON SAID TRACT NO. 2662;
THENCE SOUTH 57007'30'' WEST, A DISTANCE OF 5.00 FEET, ALONG SAID
NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LEWIS AVENUE TO THE
BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE, CONCAVE NORTHERLY AND HAVING A
RADIUS OF 20.00 FEET;
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THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, WESTERLY AND NORTHWESTERLY ALONG
SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90°00'00'', AN ARC DISTANCE
OF 31.42 FEET, TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT LINE, SAID TANGENT
LINE BEING SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 4 AND NORTI-{EASTERLY
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF VILLAGE PARKWAY;
THENCE NOKTH 32052'30'' WEST, A DISTANCE 5.00 FEET, ALONG SAID
TANGENT LINE TO THE TKUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING: 533.79 SQUARE FEET, MORE OKLESS
SUBJECT TO: COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS,'"RESEKVATIONS,
EASEMENTS, AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF RECORD, IF ANY.
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IAMERICAN ·
' Our No.:
56901-52990469-PRT
COMPLY .Customer No.: ClP 94060, Downtown
Streets~pe Implementation
Plan
City of Dublin
Attn: Janet Harbin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin CA 94568
Property Address:
7033 Village Parkway
Dublin, California
Preliminary Report
IN RESPONSE TO THE ABOVE REFERENCED APPLICATION FOR A POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE,
N~rth American Title Company, Inc.
HEREBY REPORTS THAT IS PREPARED TO ISSUE, OR CAUSE TO BE ISSUED, AS OF THE DATE HEREOF, A
POLICY OR POLICIES OF TITLE INSURANCE, DESCRIBING THE LAND AND THE ESTATE OR INTEREST
HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, INSURING AGAINST LOSS WHICH' MAY BE SUSTAINED BY REASON OF ANY
DEFECT, LIEN, OR ENCUMBRANCE NOT SHOWN OR REFERRED TO AS AN EXCEPTION BELOW OR NOT
EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE PURSUANT TO THE PRINTED SCHEDULES, CONDITIONS AND
STIPULATIONS OF SAID POLICY FORMS.
THE PRINTED EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSION FROM THE COVERAGE OF SAID POLICY OR POLICIES ARE
SET FORTH ON THE ATTACHED COVER, COPIES OF THE POLICY FORMS SHOULD BE READ, THEY ARE
AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE WHICH ISSUED THIS REPORT..
PLEASE READ THE EXCEPTIONS SHOWN OR REFERRED TO BELOW AND THE EXCEPTIONS AND
EXCLUSIONS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A OF THIs REPORT CAREFULLY. THE EXCEPTIONS ARE MEANT TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH NOTICE OF MATTERS WHICH ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE TITLE
INSURANCE POLICY AND SHOULD BE CAREFULLY CONSIDERED.'
IT iS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THIS PRELIMINARY REPORT IS NOT A WRITTEN REPRESENTATION AS
TO THE CONDITION OF TITLE AND MAY NOT LIST ALL LIENS, DEFECTS, AND ENCUMBRANCES
AFFECTING TITLE TO THE LAND.
THIS REPORT (AND ANY SUPPLEMENTS OR AMENDMENTS THERETO) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FACILITATING THE ISSUANCE OF A POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE AND NO LIABILITY IS
ASSUMED HEREBY. IF IT IS DESIRED THAT LIABILITY BE ASSUMED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A
POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE, A BINDER OR COMMITMENT SHOULD BE REQUESTED.
Dated as of September 5, 2002 Pam Thompson/prt-
at 07:30 am Title OfficeflExaminer
4255' Hopyard Road, Suite 1, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone No.: (925) 399-3000 Fax No.: (925) 399-3032
· Th.e form of policy of title insurance contemplated by this report is:
Preliminary Report Only '
The estate or interest in the land hereinafter described or referred to covered by this report is:
Alee
Title to said estate or interest at the date hereof is vested in:
Albert August Ghysels, Trustee of the Albert August Ghysels 1997 Trust, as to an undivided one-half
interest, and Maurice A. Ghysels, as to an undivided one-half interest
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Description:
The land referred to herein is situated in the State of California, County of Alameda, City of Dublin,
and is described as follows:
LOT 4, BLOCK 1, TRACT 2662, FILED JUNE 4, 1965, MAP BOOK 50, PAGE 36, ALAMEDA COUNTY
RECORDS.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES
IN AND, UNDER OR THAT MAY BE PRODUCED FROM A DEPTH BELOW 500 FEET FROM THE
SURFACE OF SAID LAND WITHOUT RIGHT OF ENTRY UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, FOR'
THE PURPOSE OF MINING, DRILLING, EXPLORING OF SAID LAND, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
MINING, DRILLING OR EXTRACTING SUCH OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON
SUBSTANCES OR OTHER USE OF OR RIGHTS IN OR TO ANY PORTION OF THE SURFACE OF
SAID LAND TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE
DEED FROM VOLK-MCLAIN COMMUNITIES, INC., 'FO ALBERT P. JURS JR. AND CHARLOTTE M.
JURS, HIS WIFE, RECORDED MARCH 22, 1967, REEL 1934 OR, IMAGE 478 (AZ/25603).
AP No.: 941-0210-016 ....
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At the date here°f exceptions to coverage in addition to the printed exceptions and exclusions
· contained in said policy form would be as follows:
1. General and SpeCial Property .Taxes, and any assessments collected with taxes, including utility
assessments, for the fiscal year 2002 - 2003.
Total Amount: $9,394.82
, First-Installment: $4,697.41 Not Yet Due or Payable
Second Installment: $4,697.41 Not Yet Due or Payable
Land: $135,266.00
Improvements: $727,944.00
Code Area: 26-001
Parcel Number: 941-0210-016
Bill/Statement Number: 399641-00
2. .The Lien of Supplemental Taxes, if any, assessed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 3.5
(commencing with Section 75) of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California.
3. Covenants, Conditions and... Restrictions (but deleting therefrom any covenant, COndition or
restriction, indicating preference, limitation, or discrimination, based on race, color, religion, sex,
handicap, familial status, or national origin to the extent such covenants, conditions, or
restrictions violate 42 U.S.C. 3604 (c)) as set forth in the document:
Recorded: June 4, 1965
Instrument No.: AX-76907
Book: -% 1520
Page: 333
Said covenants, conditions and restrictions were modified by a document:
, Recorded: June 10, 1965
Instrument No.: AX-79846
Book: 1524
Page: 979
4. An easement affecting the portion of said land and for the purpose stated herein, and incidental
,' purposes.
In Favor of:' Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc., a New York '
Corporation
No representation is made as to the present ownership of said'e~isement.
Purpose: Drainage of surface water
Recorded: December 29, 1965
Instrument No.: AX177503
Book: 1673
Page: 419
Affects: The Northeastern twelve feet of premises
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5. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (but deleting therefrom any covenant, condition or
· restriction indicating preference, limitation, or discrimination, based on race, colorl religion, sex,
handicap, familial status, or national origin to the extent such covenants, conditions, or
restrictions violate 42 U.S.C. 3604 (c)) as set forth in the document:
Recorded: March 22, 1967
'Instrument No.: AX 25603
Book: 1934
Page: 478
6. The Unrecorded Lease by and between the parties named herein, for the term and upon the
Terms, Covenants and Conditions therein provided:
Disclosed By: Collateral Assignment of Lease
Type of Lease: Not disclosed
Dated: None Shown
Lessor: Not disclosed
Lessee: Independent Freightway, Inc., a Delaware corporation
Term: Not disclosed
' Recorded: September 21, 1990 ....
Instrument No.: 90252484.
The present ownership of the Leasehold created by said Lease and other matters affecting the
interest of the Lessee are not shown herein.
7. The Unrecorded Lease by and between the parties named herein, for the term and upon the
Terms, Covenants and Conditions therein provided:
Disclosed By: Financing Statement
, Type of Lease: Not disclosed
Dated: None Shown
Lessor: Not disclosed
Lessee: Ramesh S. Pate[, Mrudula R. Patel and BMU
Telepagers
Term: .Not disclosed
Recorded: March 10, 1995
Instrument No.: 95-054863
The present ownership of the Leasehold created by said Lease and other matters affecting the
interest of the Lessee are not shown herein.
8. Any invalidity or defect in the title of the vestees in the event such trust is invalid or fails to confer
sufficient powers in the trustees, or in the event there is a lack of compliance with the terms and
pro.visions of the trust instrument.
This company will require a Certification of Trust (pursuant to California Probate Code Section
18100.5) from the current trustee(s) stating said trust is in full force and effect and there have
been no changes except as set forth.
· 9. Any rights, interests or claims of parties in possession of the land not shown by the public
records.
10. , AnY facts, rights, interests or claims which a correct survey would show.
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INFORMATIONAL NOTES:
A. There is located on said land a commercial structure known as 7033 Village Parkway~ Dublin,
' California.
B. There are no conveyances affecting said land recorded within twenty-four (24) months of the date of
this report.
C. This charge for a policy of title insurance, .if issued through this title order, will b~ based on the basic
insurance rate.
D. City Transfer Tax: The following City Charged Transfer -Tax is in addition to the Normal Transfer Tax.
The tax is based on the full value of the transfer without allowance for liens or encumbrances
assumed - the fee shown is the fee per th'ousand dollars of value or fraction thereof. The rates shown
are subject to change by the city at any time.
CiTY FEE
Alameda $ 5.40
Albany $ 8.50
Berkeley $15.00
Hayward $ 4.50
Oakland $15.00
Piedmont $13.00
,San Leandro ~ $ 6.00
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GOOD FUNDS LAW
CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 512 ("AB5~2") IS EFFECTIVE ON JANUARY 1, 1990. UNDER AB512, NORTH
AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, INC. ("NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, INC.") MAY ONLY MAKE FUNDS
AVAILABLE FOR MONETARY DISPERSAL- IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING RULES:
* SAME DAY AVAILABILITY - DISBURSEMENT ON THE DATE OF DEPOSIT IS ALLOWED O~LY WHEN FUNDS
ARE DEPOSITED TO NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY ("NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, INC.") IN
CASH OR BY ELECTRONIC TRANSFER (WIRE). BEAR IN MIND THAT CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM
CUSTOMERS ONLY UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES AS INDIVIDUALLY APPROVED BY MANAGEMENT.
* NEXT DAY AVAILABILITY - IF FUNDS ARE DEPOSITED TO NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, INC. BY
CASHIER'S CHECKS, CERTIFIED CHECKS, OR TELLER'S CHECKS, DISBURSEMENT MAY BE ON THE NEXT
BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING DEPOSIT. A "TELLER'S CHECK" IS ONE DRAWN BY AN INSURED FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION AGAINST ANOTHER INSURED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (E.G., A SAVINGS AND LOAN
FUNDING WITH A CHECK AGAINST A FDIC INSURED BANK).
* 2-5 DAY AVAILABILITY (REGULATION CC). IF THE DEPOSIT IS MADE BY CHECKS OTHER THAN THOSE
DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPHS 1 AND 2 ABOVE, DISBURSEMENT MAY OCCUR ON THE DAY WHEN FUNDS
MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO DEPOSITORS UNDER FEDERAL RESERVE REGULATION CC. THIS'
REQUIRES A "HOLD" ON SOME CHECKS OF 2-5 DAYS OR LONGER IN SOME INSTANCES. PERSONAL
CHECKS, DRAFTS, PRIVATE CORPORATION AND COMPANY CHECKS, AND FUNDING CHECKS FROM
MORTGAGE COMPANIES THAT ARE NOT TELLER'S CHECKS ARE AMONG THOSE CHECKS SUBJECT TO
SUCH HOLDS. (FOR FURTHER DETAILS, CONSULT CHAPTER 598, STATUTES OF 1989.)
NOTE: THE ABOVE GUIDELINES ARE IN CONFORMITY WITH THOSE ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
INSURANCE FOR ALL CALIFORNIA ~TITLE INSURANCE AND CALIFORNIA TITLE COMPANIES.
PRELIMINARY CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP REPORT
NOTE: ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 1985, THE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE WILL CHARGE, IN ADDITION TO THE REGULAR
CHARGES, AN EXTRA $20.00 RECORDING FEE, UNLESS A DOCUMENT EVIDENCING A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP IS
ACCOMPANIED BY A PRELIMINARY CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP REPORT. tN LIEU OF SAID REPORT, SIGNED BY THE
TRANSFEREE, THE RECORDER WILL ACCEPT AN AFFIDAVIT THAT THE TRANSFEREE IS NOT A RESIDENT OF CALIFORNIA.
TITLE BILLINGS WiLL BE ADJUSTED TO REFLECT SUCH ADDITIONAL FEES WHEN APPLICABLE..
'~'~ IRS FORM 1099 ' '
BEFORE THE TRANSACTION ~ONTEMPLATED BY THIS REPORT CAN BE CLOSED, THE SELLEPJBORROWER MUST FURNISH A
TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER TO US SO THAT WE CAN FILE AN IRS FORM 1099, OR ITS EQUIVALENT, WITH THE
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THIS PROCEDURE IS REQUIRED BY SECTION 6045 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
NOTICE OF A WITHHOLDING REQUIREMENT
THIS IS A NOTICE OF A WITHHOLDING REQUIREMENT (CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTIONS 18862) ON
SALES OF REAL PROPERTY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 18662 OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE, A BUYER MAY BE
REQUIRED TO WITHHOLD AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 3 113 PERCENT OF THE SALES PRICE, IN THE CASE OF A DISPOSFrlON OF
CALIFORNIA REAL PROPERTY INTEREST BY EITHER:
* A SELLER WHO IS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A LAST KNOWN STREET ADDRESS OUTSIDE OF CALIFORNIA OR WHEN THE
DISBURSEMENT INSTRUCTIONS AUTHORIZE THE PROCEEDS BE SENT TO A FINANCIAL iNTERMEDIARY OF THE
SELLER, OR
* A CORPORATE SELLER WHICH HAS NO PERMANENT PLACE OF BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA, OR
FOR FAILURE TO WITHHOLD, THE BUYER MAY BECOME SUBJECT TO A PENALTY IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE GREATER OF
10 PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT REQUIRED TO BE WITHHELD OR FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500).
HOWEVER, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION INCLUDED IN THE CALIFORNIA STATUTES REFERENCED ABOVE, NO
BUYER WILL BE REQUIRED TO WITHHOLD ANY AMOUNT OR BE SUBJECT TO PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO WITHHOLD IF:
THE SALES PRICE OF THE CALIFORNIA REAL PROPERTY CONVEYED DOES NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($100,000), OR
THE SELLER EXECUTES A WRITTEN CERTIFICATE, UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, CERTIFYING THAT THE SELLER IS A
RESIDENT OF CALIFORNIA. OR IF A CORPORATION, HAS A PERMANENT PLACE OF BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA OR
* THE SELLER, WHO IS AN INDIVIDUAL, EXECUTES A WRI~-~EN CERTIFICATE, UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, THAT THE
CALIFORNIA REAL PROPERTY BEING CONVEYED IS THE SELLER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE (AS DEFINED IN SECTION
1034. OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE).
THE SELLER IS SUBJECT TO PENALTY FOR KNOWINGLY FILING A FRAUDULENT CERTIFICATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING
THE WITI~IHOLDING REQUIREMENT.
THE CALIFORNIA STATUES REFERENCED ABOVE INCLUDE PROVISIONS WHICH AUTHORIZE THE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD TO
GRANT REDUCED WITHHOLDING AND WAIVERS FROM WITHHOLDING ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. IN THE EVENT THE BUYER
REQUIRES WITHHOLDING OF THE 3 1/3 PERCENT OF SALES PRICE FROM THE SELLERS PROCEEDS, THE BUYER IS REQUIRED
TO FILE A COPY OF FORM FTB597 WiTH THE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD ALONG WITH THE WITHHOLDING AMOUNT DUE NO LATER
THAN THE 20TH DAY OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING THE MONTH IN WHICH THE WITHHOLDING OCCURRED, UNLESS THE SELLER
HAS REQUESTED A WAIVER. iF THE SELLER HAS REQUESTED A WAIVER, THE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD, WITHIN 45 DAYS, WILL
EITHER AUTHORIZE A REDUCED AMOUNT, OR NO AMOUNT, OR DENY THE REQUEST, AT WHICH TIME THE AMOUNT WITHHELD
ALONG WITH COPY A OF FORM FTB 597 MUST BE SENT TO THE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD, AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
FRANCHISE TAX BOARD WITHHOLDING AT SOURCE UNIT, P.O. BOX 651, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95812-0651 (916) 845-
4900.
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NATCO NOTES:
DON'T DELAY YOUR CLosE OF ESCROW/ IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AFFECT
YOUR TRANSACTION, PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR ESCROW OFFICER AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE,
I, Ongoing Construction
The Title Company will require, as a minimum, the following prior to insuring:
A. ' Valid Notice of Completion verified by inspection and expiration of 60
days from recordation of said notice or;
B. Approved Indemnities from BorrowedSeller, approved financial
statement not ove~ one year.old and a waiver of.lien rights from the
general contractor.
1. The Title Company may also require proof of payment of
subcontractors, indemnity and financial statement from the general
contractor, a copy of the contract and the with-holding of.a sum of
money, to cover the contract until the mechanics lien period has
e,~ired, with which to pay filed mechanics liens, or other assurances
to'ne determined on a case by case basis.
!I. Bankruptcy
The Title Company will require, as a minimum, the following prior to insuring:
A. The bankruptcy case be closed or,
B. An order from the bankruptcy court verifying the transaction, with a
demand placed into escrow by the trustee.
1. Escrow may not close until 15 days have elapsed from the order and
the file has been checked to verify that there are no objections to said
order. .'
!I!. Abstracts of Judgment, Liens, Tax Liens
The Title Company will require, as a minimum, the following prior to insuring:
A. Proof that the buyer/seller is not the same party as on the recorded
liens.
1. This is accomplished by the buyedselledborrower completely filling out
and signing a statement of information.
B. The items are to paid off in escrow.
C. The items are to be subordinated to the new transaction.
IV. Community Property
California is a community property state.
A. A quitclaim from one spouse to another must specifically quitclaim any
community property interest.
B. An interlocutory decree of divorce specifically granting the property to
one spouse is sufficient if a final decree is issued and recorded in the
county.
DID YOU KNOW?
Any of the following situations could cause a substantial delay in close of escrow. The earlier we
are made aware of potential problems, the earlier the issues can be dealt with to ensure a smooth
and timely close of your transaction.
* Are your principals trying to accomplish, a tax deferred exchange? if so, 'have they
chosen an intermediary and who is it?
* Will any of the principals be using a Power of Attorney?
* Are any'of the vested owners deceased or in any way incapacitated?
* Do all of the principals who will be signing have a current.photo I.D. or Driver's License?
* Have any of the principals recently filed for bankruptcy?
* Are the sellers of this transaction residents of California?
* Has there been a change in marital status of any of the vested Owners or will we be
adding anyone to title, i.e. co-signers, additional insured, etc.?
* ls the property currently vested in a trust or will the new buyer/borrower vest in a trust?
* Are any of the trustees of th~trust deceased or incapacitated?
* Will this transaction involve a short sale? ,
* Will there be a new entity formed, i.e.~partnership, corporation?
* Will all of the Principals be available to sign or will we be Federal Expressing documents
to another state/country? if so, where?
If you have any other information which may be useful to us, please contact your escrow officer
as soon as possible. Our goal is to make your transaction as easy and trouble-flee as possible.
We appreciate your business and hope that you find North American Title Company your
company of choice for ali of your title and escrow needs.
Private. Policy Notice l~ ~'~'4. >~
(as of July 1, 2001)
We at the North American Title family of companies take YOUr privacy very seriously. We do
not share your private information .with anyone except as necessary'to complete your real
property, title insurance and escrow transaction.
OUR PRIVACy POLICIES AND PRACTICES
Information we collect and Sources from which we collect it:. We collect
nonpublic personal information about you from the following sources:
· Information we receive from you on applications, or other forms.
· Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates or others.
· Information from non-affiliated third parties relating to your transaction.
"Nonpublic personal information" is nonpublic information about you that we obtain in
connection with providing a product or service to you.
2. What information we disclose and t° whom we disclose it: We do not disclose
any nonpublic personal information about you to either our affiliates or non-affiliates
without your express consent, except as permitted or required by law. We may disclose
the nonpublic personal information we collect, as described above, to persons or
companies that perform services on our behalf regarding your transaction? "Our
affiliates" are .companies ~ith which we share common ownership and which offer real
property, title insurance, or~scrow services.
3. Our securityprocedures: We restrict access to your nonpublic personal
information and only allow disclosures to persons and companies as permitted or
required by law to assist in providing products or services to you. We maintain physical,
electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information.
4. Your right to access your personal information: You have the right to review your
personal information that we record about you. If you wish to review that information,
please contact your local North American Title office and give us a reasonable time to
make that information available to you. If you believe any !nformation is incorrect, notify
us, and if we agree, we will correct it. If we disagree, we will advise you in writing why
we disagree.
5. Customer acknowledgment: Your receipt of a copy of. the preliminary report,
commitment, your policy of insurance, or escrow documents accompanied by this
Notice will constitute your acknowledgment of receipt of this Privacy Notice.
~North American Title may also share your information with an insurance institution, credit reporting agency,
insurance regulatory authority, taw enforcement, other governmental authority, actuary, or other research
organization for purposes of detecting or preventing fraud, crimes, or misrepresentations in connection with an
insurance or real estate transaction, resolving claims or service disputes, investigating suspected illegal or
unlawful activities, or for conducting actuarial or research studies.
EXHIBIT A (Rev. 02-04-02)
CALIFORNIA LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION STANDARD COVERAGE POLICY- 1990
EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE
The following matters are expressly excluded from the coverage of this policy and the Company will not pay.loss or damage, costs, attorneys' fees or
expenses which arise by reason of:
1. (a) Any law, ordinahce or governmental regulation '(including but not limited to building or zoning laws, ordinances, or regulations)
restricting, regulating, prohibiting or relating (i) the occupancy, use, or enjoyment of the land; (il) the character, dimensions or
location of any improvement now or hereafter erected on the land; (iii) a separation in ownership'or a change in the dimensions
area of the land or any parcel of which the ]and is or was a part; or (iv) environmental protection, or the effect of any violation of
. these laws, ordinances or governmental regulations, except to the extent that a notice of the enforcement thereof or a notice of a
defect, lien, or encumbrance resulting from a violation or alleged violation affecting the land has been recorded in the public records
at Date of Policy.
(b) Any governmental police power not excluded by (a) above, except to the extent that a notice of the exerdse thereof or notice of a
defect, lien or encumbrance resulting from a violation or alleged violation affecting the land has been recorded in the public records
at Date of Policy.
2. Rights of eminent domain unless notice of the exercise thereof has been recorded in the public records at Date of Policy, but not excluding
from coverage any taking which has occurred prior to Date of Policy which would be binding on he rights of a purchaser for value without
knowledge.
3. Defects, liens, encumbrances, adverse claims or other matters:
(a) whether or not recorded in the public records at Date of Policy, but created, suffered, assumed or agreed to by the insured, claimant;
(b) not known to the Company, not recorded in the public records at Date of Policy, but known to the irtsur.ed claimant and not disclosed
in writing to the Company by the insured claimant prior to the date the insured claimant became an insured under'this policy;
(c) resulting in no loss or damage to the insured claimant;
(d) attaching or created subsequent to Date of Policy; or
(e) resulting in loss or damage which would not have been sustained if the insured claimant had paid value for the.insured mortgage or
for the estate or interest insured by this policy.
4. Unenforceability of the lien of the insured mortgage because of the inability or failure of the insured' at Date Of Policy, or the inability or failure
of any subsequent owner of the indebtedness, to comply with the applicable doing business laws of the state in which the land is situated.
5. Invalidity or unenforceability of the lien Of the insured mortgage, or claim thereof, which arises out of the transaction evidenced by the
insured mortgage and is based upon usury or any consumer credit protection or truth in lending law.
6. Any claim, which adses out of the transaction vesting in the insured the estate of interest insured by this POlicy or the transaction creating the
interes! of the insured lender, by reason of the operation of federal bankruptcy, state insolvency or similar creditors' rights law.
EXCEPTIONS FROM COVERAGE - SCHEDULE B, PART I
This policy does not insure agains! loss or damage (and the Company witl not pay costs, attorneys' fees or expenses) which arise by reason of:.
1. Taxes or assessments which are not shown as existing liens by the records of any taxing authority that levies taxes or assessments on real
property or by the public records.
Proceedings by a public agency which may result in taxes or assessments, or notices of such proceedings, whether or not shown by the
records of such agency or by the public records.
2. Any facts, rights, interest or claims which are not shown by .the public records but which could be ascertained by an inspection of the land
which may be asserted by persons in possession thereof.
3. Easements, liens or encumbrances, or claims thereof, which are not shown by the public records.
4. Discrepancies, conflicts in boundary lines, shortage in area, encroachments, or any other facts which a correct survey would disclose, and
which are not shown by the public records.
5. (a) Unpatented ~nining claims; (b) reservations or exceptions in patents oi' in Acts authorizing the issuance thereof; (c) water rights, claims or
title to water, whether or not the matters excepted under (a), (b), or (c) are shown by the public records.
CL.TA HOMEOWNER'S POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE (6/2/98) '~ t ,~'~'~--
ALTA HOMEOWNER'S POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE (10/17/98)
EXCLUSIONS
,n addition to the Exceptions in Schedule B, You are not insured against loss, costs, attorneys' fees, and expenses resulting from:
1. Governmental police power, and the existence or violation of any law or government regulation. This includes ordinances, laws and
regulations concerning:
(a) , building
(b) zoning
(c) Land use
(d) improvements on Land
(e) Land division
(f) environmental protection
This F_'(dusion does not apply to violations or the enforcement of these matters if notice of the violation or enforcement appears in the Public Records at
the Policy Date.
This Exclusion d. oes not limit the coverage described in Covered Risk 14, 15, 16, 17 or 24.
2. The failure of Your existing structures, Or any part of them, to be constructed in accordance with applicable building codes.~ This Exclusion
does not apply to violations of building codes if notice of the violation appears in the Public Records at the Policy Date.
3. The right to take the Land by condemning it, unless:
(a) a notice of exercising the right appears in the Public Records at the Policy Date; or
(b) the taking happened before the Policy Date and is binding on You if You bou.ght the Land without Knowing of the taking.
4. Risks:
(a) that are created, allowed, or agreed to by You, whether or not they appear in the Public Records;
(b) that are Known to You at the Policy Date, but not to Us, unless they appear in the Public Records at the Policy Date;
(c) that result in no loss to You; or
(d) that first occur after the Policy Date - this 'does not limit the coverage described in Covered Risk 7, 8.d, 22, 23, 24 or 25.
4, Failure to pay value for Your Title. '%~'
5. Lack of a right:
(a) to any Land outside the area specifically described and referred to in paragraph 3 of Schedule A; and
(b) in streets, alleys, or waterways that touch the Land.
7. Water fights, or claims to water, or title on, in, or under the land, whether or not the matters are disclosed by public records.
This ExCusion does not limit the coverage described in Covered Risk 11 or 18.
AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION RESIDENTIAL TITLE INSURANCE POLICY (611187) EXCLUSIONS
In addition to the Exceptions in Schedule B, you are not insured against loss, costs, attorneys' fees, and expenses resulting from:
1. Governmental police power, and the existence or violation of any law or government regulation. This includes building and zoning ordinances
and also laws and regulations concerning:
o Land use
improvements on the land
· land division
· environmental protection
This exclusion does not apply to violations or the enforcement of these matters which appear in the public records at Policy Date. This exclusion does
not limit the zoning coverage described in Items 12 and 13 of Covered Title Risks.
2. The right to take the land by condemning it, unless:
· a notice of exercising the dght appears in the public records on the Policy Date
· the taking happened prior the Policy Date and is binding on you if you bought the land without knowing of the taking
3. Title risks:
· ' a notice of exercising the right appears in the public records on the Policy Date
· that are created, allowed, or agreed to by you
· that'are known to you, but not to us, on the Policy Date - unless they appeared in the pubiic records.
· that result in no loss to you
· that first affect your title after the Policy Date - this does not limit the labor and material lien coverage in Item 8 of Covered TilJe Risks.
4. Failure to pay value for your title.
5. Lack of a right
· to any land outside the area specifically described and referred to in Item 3 of Schedule A, or
- in streets, alleys, or waterways that touch your land
This exclusion does not limit the access coverage in Item 5 of Covered Title Risks.
· AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION LOAN POLICY (10/17/92)WITH ALTA ENDORSEMENT FORM 1 COVERAGE "'/~ ~'~ ' ~?
AND A~ERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION LEASEHOLD LOAN POLICY (10/17/92)WITH ALTA ENDORSEMENT FORM 1 COVERAGE'~
EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE
The following matters are expressly excluded from the coverage of this policy and the Company will not pay loss or damage, costs, attorneys' fees or
expenses which ad,se by reason of:
1. (a) Any law, ordinance or governmental regulation (including but not limited to building and zoning laws,
ordinances, or regulations) restricting, regulating, prohibiting or'relating to (i) the occupancy, use, or enjoyment of the land;.(il) the character, dimensions
or location of any improvement now or hereafter erected on the land; (iii) a separation in ownership or a change in the dimensions or area of the land or
any parcel of which the land is or was a part; or (iv) environmental prOtection, or the effect of any violation of these laws, ordinances or governmental
regulations, except to the extent that a notice of the enforcement thereof or a notice of a defect, lien or encumbrance resulting from a violation or alleged
violation affecting the land has been recorded in the public records at Date of Policy,
(b) Any governmental police poWer not excluded by (a) above, except to the extent that a notice of the exerdse thereof or a notice of a
defect, lien or encumbrance resulting from a violation or alleged violation affecting the land has been recorded in the public records
at Date of Policy.
2. Rights of eminent domain unless notice of the exercise thereof has been recorded in the public records at Date of Policy, but not excluding
from coverage any taking which has occurred prior to the Date of Policy which would be binding on the dghts of a purchaser for value without
knowledge.
3. Defects, liens, encumbrances, adverse claims, or other matters:
(a) created, suffered, assumed or agreed to by the insured claimant;
(b) not known to the company, not recorded in the public records at Date of POlicy, but known to the insured claimant and not disclosed
in wdting to the Company by the insured claimant prior to the date the insured ciai~nant became an insured under, this policy;
(c) resulting in no loss or damage to the insured r. Jaimant;
(d) attaching or created subsequent to Date of Policy (except to the extent that this policy insures the pdodty of the lien of the insured
mortgage over any statutory lien for services, labor or matedal or the extent insurance is afforded herein as to assessments for
street improvements under construction or completed at Date of Policy); or
(e) resulting in loss or damage which would not have been sustained if the insured claimant had paid value for the insured mortgage.
4. Unenforceabitity of the lien of the mortgage because of the inability or failure of the insured at Date of Pollcy. or the inability or failure of any
subsequent owner of the indebtedness, to corf~y with the applicable "doing business" laws of the state in which the land is situated.
5. Invalidity or unenforceability of the lien of the insured mortgage, or claim thereof, which adses out of the transaction evidenced by the insured
mortgage and is based upon usury or any consumer credit protection or truth in lending law.
6. Any statutory lien for services, labor or materials (or the claim of pdodty of any statutory lien for services, labor or materials over the lien of the
insured mortgage) arising from an improvement or work related to the land which is contracte~ for and commenced subsequent to Date of
Policy and is not financed in whole or in Part by proceeds of the indebtedness secured by the insured mortgage which at Date of Policy the
insured has advanced or is obligated to advance.
7. Any claim, which arises out of the transaction creating the interest of the mortgagee insured by this policy, by reason of the operation of
federal bankruptcy, state insolvency, or similar creditors' rights laws, that is based on:
(i) the transaction creating the interest of the insured mortgagee being deemed a fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer, or
(ii) the subordination of the interest of the insured mortgagee as a result of the application'of the doctrine of equitable subordination; or ·
(iii) the transaction creating the interest of the insured mortgagee being deemed a preferential transfer except where the preferential
transfer results from the failure:
(a) to timely record the instrument of transfer; or
(b) of such recordation to impad notice to a purchaser for value or a iudgment or lien creditor.
The above policy forms may be issued to afford either Standard Coverage or Extended Coverage. In addition to the above Exclusion~ from Coverage,
the Exceptions from Coverage in a Standard Coverage policy will also include the following General Exceptions:
EXCEPTIONS FROM COVERAGE
This policy does not insure against loss or damage (and the Company will not pay costs, attorneys' fees or expenses) which arise by reason of:.
1. Taxes or assessments which are not shown as existing liens by the records of any taxing authority that levies taxes or assessments on real
property or by the public records.
Pro~eedi'ngs by a public agency which may result in taxes or assessments, or notices of such proceedings, whether or not shown by the
records of such agency or by the public records.
2. Any facts, dghts, interests or claims which are not shown by the public records but which could be ascertained by an inspection of the land or
by making inquiry of persons in possession thereof.
3. Easements, liens or encumbrances, or claims thereof, which are not shown by the public records.
4. 'Discrepancies, conflicts in boundary lines, shortage in area, encroachments, or any other facts which a correct survey would disclose, and
which are not shown by the public records.
5. (a) Unpatented mining claims; (b) reservations or exceptions in patents or In Acts authorizing the issuance thereof;, (c) water rights, claims or
title to water, whether or not the matters excepted under (a), (b) or (c) are shown by the public records.
AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION OWNER'S POLICY (10117/92) AND
AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION LEASEHOLD OWNER'S POLICY (10/17/92)
EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE
The following matters are expressly excluded from the coverage of this policy and the company will not pay loss of damage, costs, attorneys' fees or
expenses which arise by reason of:.
1. (a) Any law, ordinance or governmental regulation (including but not limited to building a~d zoning laws, ordinances, or regulations),
restricting, regulating, prohibiting or relating to (i) the occupancy, use or enjoyment of the land, (ii) the character, dimensions or
location of any improvement now or hereafter erected on the land, (iii) a separation in ownership or a change in the dimensions or
area of the land or any parcel of which the land is or was a part, or (iv) environmental protection, of the effect of any .violation of
these laws, ordinances or governmental regulations, except to the extent that a notice of the enforcement thereof or a notice of a
defect, lien or encumbrance resulting from a violation or alleged'violation affecting the land has been recorded in the public records
at Date of Policy.
(b) ' Any governmental police power not excluded by (a) above, except to the extent that a notice of the exercise thereof or a notice of a
defect, lien or encumbrance resulting from a violation or alleged violation affecting the land has been recorded in the .public records
at Date of Policy.
2. Rights of eminent domain unless notice of the exercise thereof has been reco~'ded in the public records at Date of PolicY, but not excluding
from coverage any taking which has occurred prior the Date of Policy which would be binding on the rights of a purchaser for value without
knowledge.
3. Defects, liens, encumbrances, adverse claims or other matters:
(a) created, suffered, assumed or agreed to by the insured claimant;
(b) not known to the Company, not recorded in the public records at Date of Policy, bat known to the insured claimant and not disclosed
in writing to the Company by the insured claimant prior to the date of the insured claimant became an insured under this policy;
(c) resulting in no loss or damage to the insured claimant;
(d) attaching or creating subsequent to date of policy, or
(e) resulting in loss or damage which would not have been sustained if the insured claimant had paid value for the estate or interest
insured by this policy.
4. Any claim, which arises out of the transaction vesting in the insured the estate or interest insured by this policy, by reason of the operation of
federal bankruptcy, state insolvenCY or similar~editors' dghts law that is based on:
(i) the transaction c~eating the estate or interest.insured by this policy being deemed a fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer, or
(ii) the transaction creating the estate or interest insured by this policy being deemed a preferential transfer except where the
preferential transfer results from the failure:
(a). to timely record the instrument or transfer, or
(b) of st~ch recordation to impart notice to a purchaser for value or a judgment or lien creditor.
The above policy forms may,be issued to afford either Standard Coverage or Extended Coverage. In addition to the above Exclusions from Coverage,
the Exceptions from Coverage in a Standard Coverage Policy will also include the following General Instructions:
EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE
This policy does not insure against loss or damage (and the Company will not pay costs, attorneys' fees or expenses) which adse by reason of:,
1, Taxes or assessments which are not shown as existing liens by the records of any taxing authority that levies taxes or assessments on real
property or by the public records,
Proceedings by a public agency which may result in taxes or assessments, or notices of such proceedings, whether or not show~ by the
records of such agenCY or by the public records.
2. Any facts, rights, interests or claims Which are not shown 'by the public records but which could be ascertained by an inspection of the land or
by making inquiry of persons in possession thereof.
3. Easements, liens or encumbrances, or claims thereof, which are not shown by the public records.
4. Discrepancies, conflicts in boundary lines, shortage in area, encroachments, or any other facts which a correct survey would disclose, and
which are notshown by the public records.
5. (a) Unpatented mining claims; (b) reservations or exceptions in patents or in Acts authorizing the issuance thereof; (c) water rights, claims or
title to water, whether or not the matters excepted under (a), (b) or (c) are shown by the public records.
ALTA EXPANDED COVERAGE RESIDENTIAL LOAN POLICY (10/1310I)
EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE
The following matters are expressly exclu~led from the co{,erage of this policy and the company will not pay loss or damage, costs,
att.omeys' fees or expenses which arise by reason of:.
1. (a} Any law, ordinance or governmental regulation (including but not limited to building and zoning laws,
ordinances, or regulations), restricting, regular!rig, prohibiting or relating to (i) the occupancy, use or enjoyment
of the land, (ii) the character, dimensions or location of any improvement now or hereafter erected on the land,
(iii) a separation in ownership or a change in the dimensions or areas of the land or any parcel of which the land
is or was a part, or (iv) environmental protection, or the effect of any violation of these laws, ordinances or
governmental regulations, except to the extent that a notice of the enforcement thereof or a notice of a defect,
lien or encumbrance resulting from a violation or alleged violation affecting the Iand has been recorded in the
public records at Date of Policy. This exclusion does not limit the coverage provided under Covered Risks 12,
13, 14 and 16 of this policy.
(c) Any governmental police power not excluded by (a) above, except to the extent that a notice of the exercise
thereof or a notice of a defect, lien or encumbrance resulting from a violation or alleged viotation affecting the
land has been recorded in the public records at Date of Policy. This exclusion does not limit the coverage
provided under Covered Risks.12, 13, 14 and 16 of this policy.
2. Rights of eminent domain unless notice of the exercise thereof has been recorded in the public records at Date of Policy,
but not excluding from coverage any taking which has occurred pdor the Date of Policy which would be binding on the
rights of a purchaser for value without knowledge. '"'
3. ' Defects, liens, encumbrances, adverse claims or other matters:
(a) created, suffered, assumed or agreed to by the insured claimant;
(b) not known to the Company, not recorded in the public records at Date of Policy, but known to the insured
claimant and not disclosed in wdting [o the Company by the insured claimant pdor to the date of the insured
claimant became an insured under this policy;
(c) resulting in no loss or darrta~e to the insured claimant;
(d) attaching or creating subse~luent to date of policy (this paragraph does not limit the coverage provided under
Covered Risks 8, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21,22, 23, 24, 25 and 26), or
(f) resulting in loss or damage which would not have been sustained if the insured claimant had paid value for the
estate or interest insured by this policy.
4. Unenforceabi[ity of the lien of the Insured Mortgage because of the inability or failure of the Insured at Date of Policy, or
the inability or failure of any subsequent owner of the indebtedness, to comply with applicable doing business laws of the
state in which the land .is situated.
5. ' Invalidity or unenforceability of the lien of the Insured Mortgage, or claim thereof, which arises 'out of the transaction
evidenced by the Insured Mortgage and is based upon usury, except as provided in Covered Risk 27, or any consumer
credit protection or truth in lending law.
6.Real property taxes or assessments of any govemmental authority which become a lien on the land subsequent to Date
of Policy, This exclusion does not limit the coverage provided under Covered Risks 7, 8(e) and 26.
7. Any claim of invalidity, unenforceabitity or lack of pdodty of the lien of the Insured Mortgage as to advances or
modifications made after the insured has knowledge that the vestee shown in Schedule A is no longer the owner of the
estate or interest covered by this policy. This exclusion does not limit the coverage provided in Covered Risk 8.
8. Lack of Priority of the lien of the Insured Mortgage as to each and every advance made after Date of Policy, and all
interest charged thereon, over liens, encumbrances and other matters affecting the title, the existence of which are known
, to the insured at:
(a) The time of the advance; or
(b) The time a modification is made to the terms of the Insured Mortgage which changes the rate of interest
charged, if the rate of interest is greater as a result of the modification than it would have been before the
modification. This exclusion does not limit the coverage provided in Covered Risk 8.
9. The failure of the residential structure, or any portion thereof to have been cc~structad before, on or after Date of Policy in
accordance with ,applicable building codes, This exclusion does not apply to violations of building codes if notice of the
violaUon appears in the public records at Date of Policy.
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