(a)
An action under this chapter is commenced by filing a complaint with the court.(b)
Immediately upon commencement of the action, the plaintiff shall file a notice of the pendency of the action in the office of the county recorder of each county in which any real property described in the complaint is located.
Source:
Section 761.010, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=761.010..