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A lis pendens is a pending lawsuit. A lis pendens notice is legal notice to the world that a lawsuit affecting the property is pending.
In Idaho
In Idaho, a lis pendens is recorded with the county recorder to warn that a lawsuit affecting the property is pending (recording under Idaho Code Title 55, Chapter 8).
Source: Idaho Code Title 55, Chapter 8
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Reviewed by Kootenai Title & Bonner Title Editorial Team · Last updated June 19, 2026
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