We were going to force the easement through lawsuit but just learned that we can request a plat and work with the local utility company to gain an easement for much less via eminent domain on the property.

A lis pendens is constructive notice that a lawsuit has been filed concerning the title to the property or a claimed ownership interest in it. 

., complaints, lawsuits, etc.)

At that point in time I asked the seller to also contact Stewart and say that they would like to file a lawsuit.

I realize there are some other gotchas, like I would have to make sure that XYZ didn't have any other liabilities or pending lawsuits, but I'd let the attorney manage all that.

I do my best to limit my exposure to this wild west style lawsuit culture we have.I am starting to flip properties but, for the last few years I have purchased rentals to hold. 

Its 715sqft large open space (previous garage converted into mother-in-law suite/studio), with a full kitchen and fairly nice appliances as well as a full bathroom with a large walk in shower.

Once a law suit has been filed it is illegal to transfer properties.

Plus no matter how expensive it is, it can’t be more expensive than a lawsuit!

Do not worry about a law suite, begin the eviction process immediately to insure they leave.When you offered to allow them out of their lease and put them up in a hotel once they refused they gave up all rights to compensation for any expenses medical or otherwise..