Lis Pendens literally means "suit pending" it is defined as the "jurisdiction, power, or control which courts acquire over property involved in a pending suit. Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 114.Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. A lis pendens is a common tool used in Florida to put third parties on notice of a pending lawsuit against real estate. Database of public and legal notices published in newspaper. Use our online records search to view a comprehensive listing of documents recorded into the Official Records of Broward County, Florida Next, provide a description of the real estate involved in the suit. The "Lis Pendens Notice of Pendency" filed in the records of Broward. Date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.