What is a notice of pendency (also called "lis pendens" or "LP")? 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.Notice of Lending forms can be purchased at stationery stores that carry legal forms. A lis pendens is a legal document filed in New York to give notice of a pending lawsuit involving a particular property. Visit your county recorder's office and ask to file a Notice of Lis Pendens. The Nassau County Clerk's Office preserves and protects land records and provides a wide range of services to the public in a professional and courteous manner. A separate lis pendens is needed for each separate property to be filed with the deeds. The Lis Pendens is typically filed when the mortgage has been in default for 3 to 4 months, however, the timeframe can vary depending on circumstances.