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Updated about 4 years ago, 12/23/2020
Question on Objection to title policy and survey (section 6D)
Hello BPers,
I'm currently in the process of buying a house in the Houston area and need some help on understanding the Objection section of the contract (section 6D). Appreciate if you can share your knowledge and experience.
Background: I received a survey that was accepted by the title company when signing the purchase contract. The title commitment was sent to me yesterday and, upon a closer examination, I noticed that the U.E. (utility easement) is very close to the house (~1ft). I still like the house but it's a bit annoying now knowing that I cannot comfortably put in e.g. a patio in my backyard if I'd like to do so in the future.
So my questions are:
1. Can I make objections based on this finding? Section 6D in my contract states that
Buyer may object in writing to defects, exceptions, or encumbrances to title: disclosed on the survey other than items 6A(1) through (7) above; disclosed in the Commitment other than items 6A(1) through (9) above; or which prohibit the following use or activity: Residential
Since U.E. is stated in 6A(4) (Utility easements created by the dedication deed or plat of the subdivision in which the
Property is located.), does this mean that I don't have a case for Objection?
2. What are the possible outcomes of this objection? Since this issue cannot be cured, there's no point of a Cure Period. So the results can only be either we terminate the contract or I accept the property as is. Do I understand correctly?
Thanks in advance for your input.