Escrow & Title
A Washington seller provides a 'warranty of title' in their deed. If a prior undisclosed lien is later discovered by the buyer, the buyer can:
AOnly sue the title insurance company
BSue the seller on the warranty of title (deed covenant) for breach✓ Correct
CReport the seller to the DOL
DAccept the lien and subtract it from the sale price retroactively
Explanation
A warranty deed contains covenants by the grantor warranting title. If a covered defect (like an undisclosed lien the seller knew about) surfaces later, the grantee (buyer) can sue the grantor for breach of the warranty of title.
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