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. 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. You do not need permission to file a Notice of Lis Pendens. The Notice is recorded with the county recorder's office. Lis pendens is a Latin term that literally means "lawsuit pending. Next, provide a description of the real estate involved in the suit. A lis pendens is a document that provides public notice of the impending foreclosure and formally initiates the judicial foreclosure process. Date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. Notice. NOTICE OF ACTION RE: LIGHTHOUSE COVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION I, INC BROWARD County, Florida Non-Judicial Timeshare foreclosure process