The form lis pendens below provides an example of a notice of pending action sent for recording with the county recorder. First, you can only file a lis pendens if you have a pending lawsuit with the circuit court.Unfortunately, that is no longer allowed if the borrower has properly recorded a lis pendens prior to the foreclosure sale. These sample forms may be useful when filing documents for the civil and family courts. If you have any questions, consult an attorney. Next, provide a description of the real estate involved in the suit. : When a property owner is facing foreclosure, they may file a lis pendens to contest the foreclosure or seek other remedies through litigation. Pendens; Praecipe to File Lis Pendens;. The foreclosure action and lis pendens were dismissed. To File Lis Pendens; Atty(s): Pro Se,.