A notice of pendency (also known as a lis pendens ) is a written notice of a judicial proceeding that affects the ownership of property.
A notice of pendency shall be effective for a period of three years from the date of filing. Before expiration of a period or extended period, the court, upon motion of the plaintiff and upon such notice as it may require, for good cause shown, may grant an extension for a like additional period.
A “lis pendens notice” is a notice recorded in a real property's chain of title and is designed to enable interested third parties to discover the existence and scope of pending litigation affecting the title to or asserting a mortgage , lien , security interest , or other interest in real property .
A notice of pendency (also known as a lis pendens ) is a written notice of a judicial proceeding that affects the ownership of property.
A “lis pendens notice” is a notice recorded in a real property's chain of title and is designed to enable interested third parties to discover the existence and scope of pending litigation affecting the title to or asserting a mortgage , lien , security interest , or other interest in real property .
Yes, a property with a Lis Pendens can still be sold, but most buyers and lenders will be reluctant to proceed with the transaction until the dispute is resolved. A Lis Pendens creates a “cloud” on the property's title, making it difficult to transfer ownership.
At any time prior to entry of judgment, a notice of pendency shall be cancelled by the county clerk without an order, on the filing with him or her of: (a) An affidavit by the claiming authority showing which defendants have been served with process, which defendants are in default in appearing or answering, and which ...
Lis pendens: Latin for “a pending suit.” 1. Jurisdiction of a court over property until the final decision of a case. 2. A notice filed against public records warning the public that title to the property is in litigation (in court and not final).