Escrow & Title
In Vermont, a 'lis pendens' recorded against a property serves as:
AA lien for unpaid property taxes
BPublic notice of pending litigation that may affect the property's title✓ Correct
CNotice of an Act 250 application
DAn environmental contamination notice
Explanation
A lis pendens ('pending suit') is a recorded notice that a lawsuit involving the property is pending. It puts subsequent purchasers and lenders on constructive notice that title to the property is in dispute, protecting the plaintiff's interests during litigation.
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