A lis pendens is a common tool used in Florida to put third parties on notice of a pending lawsuit against real estate. A Florida Lis Pendens Notice is a legal document that alerts potential buyers and creditors of pending litigation on a property.Lis pendens is a Latin term that literally means "lawsuit pending. A lis pendens, Latin for "lawsuit pending," is a written notice to the public that a lawsuit has been filed involving a piece of real estate. Harris County Lis Pendens Release Form. Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements. Harris County Lis Pendens Form.