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Sellers withholding title information
So I am working on a large boundary project which I have discovered has spotty deeds and few recorded plans. Turns out there are a bunch of monuments (7 found so far) with the seal of the company that set them. Additionally, while performing field work on the property, one of the sellers informed me that they have extensive title info which probably includes information related to the monuments. I informed my client’s attorney whom subsequently reached out to the sellers attorney. Turns out that the seller’s attorney confirms that the information exists but that the sellers are not willing to share any of it. My client’s attorney pointed out that this is a violation of the P&S agreement. I did reach out to the company that set the monuments which appear to have been set 30-40 years ago based on weathering. However in order to protect myself it probably best to do it in writing, per my state statue, at this point. Any thoughts other than get out while you can? Also there is a title insurance company involved that requires an ALTA plan. Yikes.
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