ALTA Title Survey: How a Court Ruling Could Complicate It
If you’re planning to buy or build property near Salt Lake City, there’s a new rule you should know about. The Utah Supreme Court’s recent West Hills ruling—decided on November 6—just changed how city boundaries are set. For surveyors, lenders, and developers, that change could mean one thing: your next ALTA Title Survey might take […]
When Nature Shifts, You Might Need a Boundary Line Survey
Utah Lake is about to change in a big way—and that means changes for homeowners too. The state plans to clean up the lake and remove invasive carp before the 2034 Olympics. That’s great news for the environment, but it could also shift how property lines are drawn near the shoreline. That’s where a boundary […]
Why the Corner Ruling Makes ALTA Land Title Survey Essential
Utah landowners have a new reason to double-check their property lines. After the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear the Wyoming corner-crossing case, the 10th Circuit Court’s ruling now stands—and that includes Utah. The decision has everyone from hunters to developers debating where public access ends and private ownership begins. For anyone buying, selling, or […]