Historically known as lis pendens, a notice of pendency constructively gives notice of the ownership dispute to any potential thirdparty. 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. A notice of pendency, also known as lis pendens, is a provisional remedy available to litigants seeking a judgment that affects title to real property. 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. A notice of pendency is a provisional remedy available to litigants seeking a judgment that affects title to real property. Lis pendens is a notice lenders use when they initiate a foreclosure sale. â–« Notice of Lis Pendens: Document filed with the County Clerk to serve as public notice of filing of foreclosure case. A lis pendens is a public document that's filed with the county clerk at the same time that your lender files your public foreclosure complaint.