NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS. (Md. This article describes the steps and timeline of a foreclosure case from beginning to end. 1.Mortgage in default 2. You should only file a lis pendens after a law suit if a law suit is pending. Lis Pendens literally means, "suit pending." Notice of Intent to Foreclose: A notice the lender must send to you before filing any foreclosure papers with the court. What Is a Lis Pendens? Duty of Plaintiff to File Notice of Termination of Lis Pendens.