How does a notice of pendency affect an action affecting title to real property?

When a party files an action affecting title to real property, it may file a notice of pendency of the action (also called a lis pendens) in the office of the county recorder. ( 405.20; Kirkeby v. Superior Court (2004) 33 Cal.4th 642, 647 (Kirkeby) [" 'A lis pendens is a recorded document giving constructive notice that an action has been filed affecting title or right to possession of the real property described in the notice.' "].)

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After the notice is recorded, any party to the action may move to have it expunged. ( 405.30.)