Notice of Pendency (Lis Pendens)
A notice of pendency may be filed in an action where the judgment demanded would affect title to, encumbrance of, or possession/use/enjoyment of real property (with statutory exceptions). Filing creates constructive notice from the time of filing, and later purchasers or encumbrancers whose instruments are recorded after filing are bound by proceedings in the action.
- Where it applies
- New York State
- When it comes up
- Litigation risk; diligence gating item
- Property types
- All deeded real property
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Title and Recording
- Assignment of Mortgage
- Bargain and Sale Deed (With Covenant Against Grantor's Acts)
- Bona Fide Purchaser (BFP)
- Borough-Block-Lot (BBL)
- Chain of Title
- City Register
- Condominium Common Charge Lien
- Consideration
- Conveyance
- Cover Page (NYC Recording)
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.