Filed Lis Pendens On In Michigan
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600.2715 Notice lis pendens; duration; extension. (1) A notice of pendency hereafter filed for record shall be effective as notice for a period of 3 years from the date of filing.
A Lis Pendens creates a “cloud” on the property's title, making it difficult to transfer ownership. Sellers facing this issue may need to negotiate a settlement, obtain a court order to remove the Lis Pendens, or provide legal assurances to the buyer before closing.
As an example, consider a divorce case where one spouse may file a lis pendens to block the other from selling the property before its division is settled by the court. They undertake this step to ensure that the property, which is a significant asset, remains intact.
There is no specific time frame for how long a lis pendens is valid. Rather, a lis pendens is valid until it is expunged or the underlying case is resolved. If not expunged, a lis pendens is often removed as part of a settlement agreement reached between the parties.
“To render the filing of a complaint constructive notice to a purchaser of any real estate, the plaintiff shall file for record, with the register of deeds of the county in which the lands to be affected by such constructive notice are situated, a notice of the pendency of such action, setting forth the title of the ...
600.2715 Notice lis pendens; duration; extension. Sec. 2715. (1) A notice of pendency hereafter filed for record shall be effective as notice for a period of 3 years from the date of filing.
A Notice of Lis Pendens is a document that gives constructive notice of a pending suit to a purchaser of any real estate. The plaintiff files the notice with the register of deeds in counties where affected property are located.
If you have suffered from a breach of contract, it is important that you act quickly to preserve your claim. The Michigan breach of contract statute of limitations gives you six years to file most breach of contract claims.
