Why an ALTA Land Survey Is Valuable for Multi-Tenant Commercial Properties

Surveyor and commercial property developer reviewing an ALTA land survey for a multi-tenant commercial property

If you build or manage commercial property, you know this truth. One legal description rarely tells the whole story. Strip centers, office parks, and apartment sites often share things. They share parking lots. They share driveways. Sometimes they even share the same water or sewer lines. A basic boundary survey was never built to sort […]

Documents Needed for an ALTA Survey

Land surveyor reviewing property map and title documents for an ALTA survey

When someone buys land, plans to build, or closes on property, a lender may request an alta survey. This survey shows the land boundaries and the legal rights tied to the property. Many property owners think a surveyor can start right away. However, surveyors must first review title records linked to the land. These records […]