Escrow & Title
A lis pendens in Utah is typically released by:
AThe county recorder after 5 years
BThe party who recorded it filing a release, or a court order ordering its removal✓ Correct
CAutomatic expiration after the related court case ends
DThe Division of Real Estate upon verification
Explanation
A lis pendens is released by the filing party recording a notice of release, or by court order if the lis pendens was improperly filed. Courts can order a lis pendens removed if the underlying claim lacks merit, and improper lis pendens can result in attorney fee awards.
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