Property Ownership
A 'lis pendens' recorded on a Hawaii property title means:
AThe property has been sold
BThere is a pending lawsuit affecting title to the property✓ Correct
CThe property taxes are overdue
DThe property is listed for sale
Explanation
A lis pendens (notice of pending action) is recorded to warn potential buyers and lenders that a lawsuit is pending that may affect title to the property.
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