In this episode of “You Mean I Have to Read the Title Commitment?”, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons is joined by Jake Metzinger from First American Title to explore a critical but often overlooked topic: Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs).

While CC&Rs might seem like standard paperwork, they can significantly impact a buyer’s or seller’s rights, property use, and even the legality of a sale. This episode provides real-world examples of how CC&Rs can affect daycares, RV parking, short-term rentals, pet ownership, and even the ability to list or sell property due to recorded listing agreements or discriminatory clauses.

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Starring Annie Fitzsimmons (WR's Legal Hotline Lawyer)

Guest: Jake Mensinger (Title Officer with First American Title Insurance Company

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