12-995. Recording notice of action; subsequent acquisition of property
A. The plaintiff in an action brought pursuant to section 12-991 shall file a notice of the abatement action in the office of the recorder of the county in which the property that is the subject of the action is located. The notice shall state the following:
1. The name of the parties.
2. A legal description of the property.
3. The superior court case number of the action.
B. The recorder shall file, record and index the notice under the names of the parties to the action.
C. After the notice of abatement is recorded, both of the following apply:
1. A person who acquires the property that is the subject of the action is deemed to have notice of the action.
2. Any sale or other transfer of the property that is the subject of the action does not terminate the action. The action continues against subsequent owners, and the owners are bound by the terms and conditions of any order issued by the court in the abatement action.
D. The sale or other transfer to a third party of the property that is the subject of the action does not render moot an action or proceeding that is brought pursuant to this article.
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