Bock & Clark Blog

With the complexities of today’s zoning classifications, the zoning codes and laws have created a need for zoning companies in the commercial real estate industry to provide zoning letters and reports. Learn more.

A common misconception in reporting is that all Property Condition Assessments and Phase I ESAs are the same. This simple problem can be avoided if the correct report is ordered at the beginning of the project, which would avoid unnecessary delays. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of ordering the correct report for your needs. 

Establishing whether or not a property has access to a traveled roadway within a public roadway can be unclear, which leads to confusion for the surveyor and property owner. In this blog post, we will explain the responsibilities of the surveyor when surveying property near a public right-of-way. Learn more.

Planned Unit Development, or PUD, indicates the specific property or section that will be governed by requirements that were specifically approved for the development. Learn more.

According to the 2016 Minimum Standard Detail requirements for ALTA Surveys, the surveyor must report the current record description of the surveyed property on the map or plat. In this blog post, we will explain additional responsibilities of the surveyors when writing property descriptions.

In 2016, the Minimum Standards for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys provided clarification for the responsibilities of the surveyor when including Optional Table A Item 9, which regards parking. In this blog post, we will discuss the surveyors’ responsibilities and clear up any misunderstandings of the requirements. 

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.