Escrow & Title
In Louisiana, a 'lis pendens' notice filed against a property serves to:
ACreate a mortgage on the property
BProvide constructive notice that litigation is pending that may affect title to the property✓ Correct
CEstablish a tax lien for unpaid property taxes
DTransfer ownership of the property to the court
Explanation
A lis pendens ('suit pending') is a notice recorded in the parish mortgage or conveyance records that provides constructive notice to the public that litigation is pending which may affect title to the described property. A title search will reveal the lis pendens.
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