"Any real property located in the Borough, whether vacant or occupied, that is in default on a mortgage, has had a lis pendens filed. A lis pendens is the first filing made during the foreclosure process.Barron's Dictionary of Real Estate Terms defines Lis Pendens as Latin for suit pending. The court has placed the most commonly used forms on line as a resource. Please be advised that the forms detailed below are intended to be a guide. To search for Lis Pendens click here. The Answer is your response to the Summons and Complaint and tells the court your defenses or reasons why the mortgage Lender must not win the case. Step 1 requires a filing within three business days after mailing a 90-day pre-foreclosure notice and is designed to capture the most relevant information. Somerset County Lis Pendens Form. Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.