Word-of-the-Week: Lis pendens
Lis pendens – Latin for “pending litigation.” A recorded lis pendens puts all persons on constructive notice that the title or right to the possession of real estate is in litigation.
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Word-of-the-Week: Slander of Title
Slander of title – False and malicious statements disparaging an owner’s title to property resulting in money losses to the owner.
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Is a lis pendens invalidated by failure to file proof of service with the county recorder?
Rey Sanchez Investments v. Superior Court Facts: A buyer of real estate enters into a purchase...
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Is a lis pendens void if it was not mailed to a property owner’s address as listed on the county assessor’s roll?
An individual is in adverse possession of a parcel of real estate for five years. They file a quiet title action to clear title of the owner’s interest of the lot, but fail to deliver the lis pendens to the address listed on the county assessor’s roll.
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Understanding the lis pendens
Worried a lis pendens will lock your deal in a legal stalemate? Learn how to navigate the lis pendens and ensure your deal closes smoothly.
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Is recording a lis pendens protected under the Anti-SLAPP statute?
Facts: A forged trust deed was recorded on a property owner’s title. The forged trust deed was...
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