Due Diligence Survey for Land With Multiple Surface Leases
Land often has more than one surface lease on it at the same time. A pipeline might cross one corner of the property. A compressor site might sit on another part. A tank battery might sit on a third spot. Each lease was likely written at a different time. Each one may use different reference […]
What Can an ALTA Title Survey Show About Billboard Easements?
An ALTA title survey can show a billboard easement, but only when the recorded rights are described well enough for the surveyor to place them on the map. A billboard sitting on a commercial lot can point to a deeper property interest than the pole and panel suggest. This matters most when someone is buying […]
How to Review an ALTA Survey on a Warehouse or Industrial Site
The warehouse market in Oklahoma City is expanding westward along the I-40 corridor and southward along the I-35 corridor. Transactions in the market are moving very rapidly. But before signing off on any transaction in this market, it is necessary to carefully review the ALTA survey. Start With the Site’s Industrial Footprint, Not Just the […]