Lis pendens in Waukegan, Illinois
A lis pendens is a recorded notice that a lawsuit affecting the property is pending, often a foreclosure. Anyone who acquires an interest afterwards takes it subject to the outcome. In Waukegan, lis pendens notices are recorded with the Lake County Clerk, Recordings, and a HeritageDeed title search lists them for the property.
What it means for a buyer or bidder
An open lis pendens usually means a foreclosure or title dispute is in court; buying before it is resolved means taking on that risk.
Does a title search find it in Waukegan?
Yes. The Waukegan report covers: Deeds, mortgages, releases, assignments, liens and lis pendens indexed under the owner's name with the County Clerk.
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