A lis pendens is an essential tool that provides notice of pending litigation involving a claim that affects title to real estate. It is essentially a type of "lien" on the property telling the world that a lawsuit is pending concerning the ownership or title to a parcel of land.Edit, sign, and share lis pendens online. No need to install software, just go to DocHub, and sign up instantly and for free. Next, provide a description of the real estate involved in the suit. Filing a notice of lis pendens against a property is a powerful tool to prevent the disposition of property in dispute during the pendency of litigation. Visit your county recorder's office and ask to file a Notice of Lis Pendens. A notice of lis pendens is recorded against the disputed property in the recorder of deeds of the town or city where the property is located.