Lis Pendens Is Not a Lien—Why It Still Freezes Property

Описание: A lis pendens is not a lien — it’s notice.
And in Texas real estate disputes, that distinction matters more than most people realize.

In this first Talkin Dirt video on lis pendens, attorney Rick Guerra explains how lis pendens actually work, why they can freeze property transactions in practice, and how this powerful tool can backfire if it’s misused.

Lis pendens don’t stop sales by law — they change risk. Buyers, lenders, and title companies see the notice and must decide whether they’re willing to step into a lawsuit. Texas courts understand this leverage, which is why they strictly police lis pendens filings.

This video focuses on context and consequences, not filing mechanics. Later videos in this series will cover pleading traps, notice requirements, expungement fights, and sanctions.

⚠️ If you don’t respect this tool, it can be used against its owner.

⏱️ Video Chapters

00:00 – Lis Pendens Is Not a Lien
00:24 – What This Video Covers
00:59 – What Lis Pendens Actually Does
01:33 – Example: Forged Deed and Lis Pendens
02:14 – Buying Property With a Lis Pendens
03:01 – The Biggest Lis Pendens Misconception
04:02 – Why Texas Courts Police Lis Pendens
05:17 – When Lis Pendens Backfire
06:00 – Outro/Conclusion

What You’ll Learn:

What a lis pendens actually does
Why notice freezes deals without a court order
How buyers can inherit lawsuits
Why many lis pendens get expunged
Why Texas courts are unforgiving about misuse

📌 This video is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.
Every real estate dispute is fact-specific. If you’re dealing with a lis pendens issue, reach out to us at https://www.guerradays.com or at 281-760-4295.

👍 If this video helped you, please like and subscribe below.
🔔 This is part of a larger Talkin Dirt video library.