Once the complaint is filed, it enters a Lis pendens, meaning a suit is pending. Lis pendens is a notice lenders use when they initiate a foreclosure sale.Sheriff's deputies conduct foreclosure sales in an open bidding process. Sales are conducted weekdays at the advertised time. Learn about the foreclosure process in New Jersey and find resources for self-help, legal assistance, and avoiding scams. Free mediation services available. Fill out the form to access a sample of Practical Guidance. WWW.NJLISPENDENS.COM is the only website that updates lis pendens pre-foreclosures EVERY DAY (that the courts are open) as they are filed in the courthouse. Nationwide one in every 4,236 housing units had a foreclosure filing in January 2024.