Escrow & Title
A Massachusetts 'lis pendens' is filed by:
AThe closing attorney as a routine part of closing
BA party to a lawsuit claiming an interest in real property, to warn potential buyers of the pending litigation✓ Correct
CThe Registry of Deeds automatically when a property is in foreclosure
DThe town assessor when taxes are delinquent
Explanation
A lis pendens is filed at the Registry of Deeds by a party to ongoing litigation claiming an interest in real property. It warns potential buyers and lenders that the title may be affected by the outcome of the lawsuit.
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