Cal. Civ. Code § 360
Cancellation of notice of pendency of action
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§ 360. Cancellation of notice of pendency of action. If an action or proceeding to establish a lien upon such premises terminates otherwise than in a judgment establishing such a lien, or if the judgment be fully paid, such notice of pendency of action or proceeding may be cancelled. Prior to the termination of such action or proceeding the notice may be cancelled by giving an undertaking.
Under N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 360, a notice of pendency (also called a lis pendens) that was filed in connection with an attempt to establish a lien on a property can be removed from the public record under certain circumstances. Specifically, cancellation is available when the underlying action ends without a lien being established, when any resulting judgment has been fully paid, or when an appropriate undertaking (a form of security or bond) is provided before the case concludes. The provision sets out the conditions under which this cloud on a property's title may be cleared.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers dealing with a notice of pendency filed under a lien action governed by N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 360 generally monitor the status of the underlying proceeding closely, since the notice can affect the ability to sell or refinance the property. Operators who have satisfied a judgment in full, or whose case has concluded without a lien being established, typically take steps to formally cancel the notice from the public record. Those seeking to remove the notice before the action concludes may explore whether providing an undertaking is appropriate under § 360.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 360 is primarily a procedural rule governing how a notice of pendency related to a lien action can be cancelled, which most directly affects property ownership and title rather than day-to-day tenancy rights. However, tenants in a building subject to such a notice may want to understand how lien proceedings and their resolution could affect the property's ownership or management. Tenants with questions about how a pending lien action might affect their housing situation can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with § 360 and related provisions.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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