Escrow & Title
A lis pendens recorded against a property provides notice that:
AThe property has been sold to a new buyer
BThere is a pending lawsuit affecting the property's title✓ Correct
CThe property is in foreclosure
DThe seller has filed for bankruptcy
Explanation
A lis pendens (Latin for 'suit pending') is a recorded notice warning potential buyers and lenders that there is a pending legal action that may affect the title to or ownership of the property.
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