Once the complaint is filed, it enters a Lis pendens, meaning a suit is pending. The Lis Pendens is a public notification that the property is being foreclosed upon.Learn about the foreclosure process in New Jersey and find resources for self-help, legal assistance, and avoiding scams. Free mediation services available. The site contains records of homeowners who are three to four months behind on their mortgage when a Lis Pendens is filed. A Standard Document notice of lis pendens to file with a county recording office in New Jersey to provide constructive notice to third parties. Fill out the form to access a sample of Practical Guidance.