Lis Pendens

Lis Pendens: Underwriting Guidelines

When insuring real property against which a lis pendens has been filed, the agent must obtain and record a release of lis pendens, determine that the lis pendens is no longer effective by operation of law, or make exception in policies as follows:

 

“A Lis Pendens dated ________, filed by __________________, Plaintiff, recorded __________________, in Book _____, Page _______, records of ________________ County/Parish, State of _______________, and any claims or rights that may be evidenced by, or judgments or orders rendered pursuant to, the Lis Pendens or lawsuit.”