Property Ownership

A lis pendens recorded against a Utah property means:

AThe property has been sold at a trustee's sale
BThere is a pending lawsuit affecting the title or ownership of the property✓ Correct
CThe property is in foreclosure
DThe property taxes are delinquent

Explanation

Lis pendens (Latin for 'suit pending') is a recorded notice that legal action is pending that could affect the property's title or ownership. It puts prospective buyers and lenders on constructive notice of the pending litigation.

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