Property Ownership
Under Massachusetts law, a 'lis pendens' (Notice of Pending Action) recorded at the Registry of Deeds serves to:
ATransfer title to the plaintiff in a lawsuit
BProvide constructive notice that a lawsuit affecting the property is pending✓ Correct
CAutomatically freeze any sale of the property
DCreate a lien equal to the amount of damages claimed
Explanation
A lis pendens gives constructive notice to any prospective buyer or lender that a lawsuit is pending that could affect title to the property. It does not automatically prevent a sale, but buyers purchasing property subject to a lis pendens take it subject to the outcome of the litigation.
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