Comments on: What is a Plat? http://www.drodio.com/faq/main-category/buying-a-home/all-the-questions-you-were-afraid-to-ask/what-is-a-plat/ DROdio Real Estate's "Q&A Blog" Wed, 7 Jan 2009 14:25:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Barrow County Real Estate The Teresa Johnson and Associates http://www.drodio.com/faq/main-category/buying-a-home/all-the-questions-you-were-afraid-to-ask/what-is-a-plat/#comment-88 Barrow County Real Estate The Teresa Johnson and Associates Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:56:45 +0000 http://www.drodio.com/faq/main-category/buying-a-home/all-the-questions-you-were-afraid-to-ask/what-is-a-plat/#comment-88 There is a difference between a plat and a recorded plat. A very big difference.. Teresa Johnson There is a difference between a plat and a recorded plat. A very big difference..

Teresa Johnson

]]> By: William J. Archambault, Jr http://www.drodio.com/faq/main-category/buying-a-home/all-the-questions-you-were-afraid-to-ask/what-is-a-plat/#comment-77 William J. Archambault, Jr Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:36:05 +0000 http://www.drodio.com/faq/main-category/buying-a-home/all-the-questions-you-were-afraid-to-ask/what-is-a-plat/#comment-77 Daniel, "Plat" and "Plat Plan" and yes "Plan" are used differently in different areas of the country. When I was subdividing property in Michigan years ago, I'd submit a "Plat Plan" to the city or county and the state. When the plan was approved we'd record the document with the register of deeds at which time it became the "Plat Map" or simply "Plat". When purchasing lots, "Plated" lots had a legal description relating to the recorded "Plat" or "Plat Map" un-subdivided lots had a "meets and bounds" description. Those lots were of course just like their subdivided counter parts and there might even be a recorded survey that looks just like the "Plat Map" it's a minor but important legal matter and it does vary from state to state. Condos are also often subdivided by state law and there will be a three dimensional "Plat" with it's own legal description of the cubic space. Bill William J Archambault Jr The Real Estate Investment Institute First National Mortgage http://www.reii.org http://www.williamjarchambaultjr.com Daniel,

“Plat” and “Plat Plan” and yes “Plan” are used differently in different areas of the country.

When I was subdividing property in Michigan years ago, I’d submit a “Plat Plan” to the city or county and the state. When the plan was approved we’d record the document with the register of deeds at which time it became the “Plat Map” or simply “Plat”.

When purchasing lots, “Plated” lots had a legal description relating to the recorded “Plat” or “Plat Map” un-subdivided lots had a “meets and bounds” description.

Those lots were of course just like their subdivided counter parts and there might even be a recorded survey that looks just like the “Plat Map” it’s a minor but important legal matter and it does vary from state to state.

Condos are also often subdivided by state law and there will be a three dimensional “Plat” with it’s own legal description of the cubic space.

Bill

William J Archambault Jr

The Real Estate Investment Institute

First National Mortgage

http://www.reii.org

http://www.williamjarchambaultjr.com

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