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A lis pendens means that there is a lawsuit pending against the owners of the property, and that the outcome of that lawsuit may affect title to the property. Anyone who buys a property subject to a lis pendens risks losing all or part of the property, depending on the outcome of the lawsuit.

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Where should you file a lis pendens?

The lis pendens is filed in the same court where the underlying lawsuit is filed. Once filed at the court, a certified copy of the lis pendens can be recorded in the county where the property at issue is located.


In Brevard County FL if a lis pendens was filed on your property in 2003 and 2004 has the statute of limitations ran out?

**Preface: I am speaking from WA law. A lis pendens is a document which notifies the public that any persons acquiring any interest in the real property at issue in a particular lawsuit will take subject to the rights of the plaintiff in that lawsuit. I believe this nationwide generality will render me able to answer this question.** Since a lis pendens warns the public of pending litigation, when the litigation to which the lis pendens warned of has concluded, the lis pendens is automatically moot and void, absent a court order to the contrary. If the lawsuit is still active, then the lis pendens is, too.


How do you access public information on who owns a particular home and how to contact them?

Find out what county the property is in and look up land records/property records for that county via a GOOGLE search.


Who is the official keeper of official county records?

The official keeper of official county records varies by location, but it is typically the County Clerk or Recorder's Office. They are responsible for maintaining and preserving important documents such as property records, marriage licenses, and court records for their county.


How do you find your property history report?

Various websites, such as "HomeInfoMax" maintain public property history records. Additionally, you can find your property history report in public property records in your local County Records or Tax Assessor's office.


How can you find out who is the owner of a home in new jersey?

You can find out who owns a home in New Jersey by searching the property records at the county assessor's office or using online property search platforms. These records will have information on the property owner's name and contact details. Another option is to check the deed records at the county clerk's office.


Where is a property lien recorded?

A property lien must be recorded in the land records where the property is located. In some jurisdictions the land records are located within each Town. In some the land records are located by County at the Registries of Deeds. Check in your area.


Where can you Look up public records?

Public Records consist of criminal and civil court records, including small claims court, as well as the Official Records (OR Records), for that County. These would include activity and decisions on criminal cases, civil would have information on persons that are a party to a law suit, as well as information concerning the lawsuit, including the plaintiff. This would include divorce records, and more. The OR Records (official records) of the County will include marriages entered into in the County, mortgages, official filings and much more. Property appraisers office will hold records pertaining to property ownership, who the prior owner was, the value of the property, legal description, buildings on the property, etc. This is all done on a county by county basis. Most of the records, with the exception of property records and voter registration, are found at the County Court House at the Clerk of the Court or County Clerk's office. Ask a clerk there for assistance and they will help you with the location of the records and how to find what you are looking for. It is also possible to obtain copies of the documents and/or certified copies for a fee, usually per page. If you have a limited budget take along a legal pad and a couple of pens or pencils and make detailed notes.


Carter county in Oklahoma public records?

At this time, Carter County Oklahoma offers several different public record searches online:Property tax and assessment recordsCarter County recorded documents - property records, vital records, tax liensInmate recordsSex offenders


Where can I obtain a copy of my property survey?

You can obtain a copy of your property survey from the local county assessor's office or the land records office.


Is a title search conducted in the county of the property being sold?

It depends on the land records system in that jurisdiction. Some organize land records by town and some by county. You can perform an online search using the town, county + land records to find the land records office in any particular jurisdiction.


Where can you find out who owns title to a mobile home?

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