At Bock & Clark, our hearts go out to those who were affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and we hope for a smooth recovery as those involved work to get back on their feet. Once the impacted areas begin to recover and return to normal, commercial properties will need to be assessed. In this blog post, we will explain the different moisture assessments that are available and how Bock & Clark can help make the process as simple as possible. 

If the ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey reveals a subject property has a potential encroachment, it is important to understand what is and is not the surveyor's responsibility to report. In this blog post, we will discuss the responsibilities that fall to the land surveyor per the standard requirements.

With Optional Table A Item number 19 being redefined, there has been some confusion on appurtenant easements rights. An appurtenant easement right will not be addressed on the survey unless Optional Table A Item 19 is negotiated and included in the scope of survey services. Read more to learn how this affects ALTA surveys and what it means for you.

Current legislation is unclear as to who is responsible for disclosing an impact found above reporting limits in a Phase I or Phase II ESA. The legal responsibility varies among states, however, pending legislation is being discussed that may eliminate the inconsistency and clarify the chain of reporting. Learn more about who is responsible for reporting findings.

On April 17, Bock & Clark announced its acquisition by NV5 Global, a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting services. Bock & Clark is excited to join the NV5 team and to enter the commercial real estate market. We will continue to deliver high-quality ALTA Survey, Zoning, Environmental and Assessment reports that will be further enhanced by NV5’s capabilities. Learn more about NV5.

The 2016 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA Surveys states in Section 6.B.ii that the surveyor now has additional responsibilities when presenting a NEW “As-Surveyed” property description on the front of the survey.

For ALTA surveys of large properties, it may be beneficial to consider Optional Table A Item 15. Requesting this item frequently benefits the ordering party with both cost savings and shorter time frames to complete the survey work. Item 15 permits the surveyor to utilize alternative technologies and/or procedures where ground measurements are not otherwise necessary to locate improvement features on the surveyed property.

During most commercial real estate transactions, it is likely that the surveyor, lender or title company will require some type of zoning report. In this post, we will offer insight into how long it takes to prepare a zoning report based on your specific needs, as well as options for reports with quicker turnaround times.

Sometimes it’s the smallest details that cause the biggest of problems. Those big problems can hold up a real estate closing, purchase or financing. In this post, we will offer some tips to help you avoid these issues. 

With the recent adoption of the 2016 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements and the inclusion of the rewritten definition of Optional Table A Item 19, there may be some confusion concerning the responsibilities of the surveyor in depicting appurtenant easements.