Property Ownership
A South Carolina property owner's 'lis pendens' filed by a contractor affects the property's:
AMarket value based on condition
BMarketability of title and ability to be sold or refinanced✓ Correct
CProperty tax assessment
DZoning classification
Explanation
A lis pendens recorded by a contractor (claiming a construction dispute) provides notice of pending litigation affecting the property. This clouds the title and can prevent or complicate a sale or refinancing.
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