Lis Pendens in Pennsylvania

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In Pennsylvania, a "lis pendens" is only available when title to real property is at issue in a case or suit.[1] Lis pendens cannot be used to encumber a property based on claims for money damages before judgment is entered.[2]


Underwriting Tips

  • Although a lis pendens should not be entered when only money damages are at issue, a lis pendens improperly entered on a docket, or recorded with the Recorder of Deeds, would still be a cloud on title and should be discharged or excepted from the transaction.


  1. See, generally, In re: Foremost Industries, Inc., 2017 Pa Super 37 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017)
  2. As to judgment liens, see Civil Money Judgments in Pennsylvania