A lis pendens is a written notice that a lawsuit has been filed concerning real estate, involving either the title to the property or a claimed ownership interest in it.
A release of lis pendens under Illinois law to record and provide notice to third parties that litigation is resolved or title to real property is no longer in controversy.
To file a lis pendens, the party filing must have or show one of two things: That there is a recorded instrument, usually some mortgage or encumbrance, or perhaps something related to a construction mechanics lien—that potentially provides the filer the right to the property on or in the document.
The borrower then has 30 days to contact a housing counselor. The borrower will receive a second 30-day grace period before legal action. After missing three monthly payments, the borrower is given notice of acceleration. The notice informs the borrower that the property is set for foreclosure.
Other than resolution of the pending lawsuit, the only way to remove a lis pendens is by expungement, which requires a court order from a circuit judge. If you refuse service or the action is otherwise delayed, the lis pendens remains intact, making it difficult to sell or otherwise transfer a property.
In an action affecting the title or the right of possession of real property, the plaintiff, at the time of filing the complaint, and the defendant, at the time of filing his answer, when affirmative relief is claimed in such answer, or at any time afterwards, may record in the office of the registrar of deeds of ...
Next, the lender schedules a sale with the Sheriff's Office. In most cases, there is a 30 to 90 day period after the Judgment of Foreclosure is signed by a judge, before the sale can be scheduled. This 30 to 90 day period is known as the redemption period.
Eviction: Unless you vacate the property voluntarily, the new owner will obtain an eviction order and legally remove you 30 to 60 days after the confirmation hearing. If you were not listed as a party in the foreclosure complaint, the new owner may initiate a supplemental eviction proceeding to remove you.