Historically known as lis pendens, a notice of pendency constructively gives notice of the ownership dispute to any potential thirdparty. In New York, a lis pendens is filed with the county clerk's office where the property is located.The Middlesex County Clerk's Office stands ready to assist with recordation of real property ownership and transfer, and in retrieval of information. 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. Enter a party name to search on Last-Name First-Name (e.g. , Smith Al), Company Name (e.g. 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. A Notice of Lis Pendens is a legal notice to show that current pending litigation relates to or pertains to certain real property The filing process involves submitting the notice with the county clerk where the real estate is located.