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. Historically known as lis pendens, a notice of pendency constructively gives notice of the ownership dispute to any potential thirdparty.This Residential Foreclosure Actions Consumer Bill of Rights provides guidance to homeowners facing foreclosure in New York. 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". One of the parties must reside in Nassau County. What is a notice of pendency (also called "lis pendens" or "LP")? A lender foreclosing on a property should file a lis pendens in the clerk's office in the county where the property is located. Forms ; Complaint Verification. PDF ; Summons with Notice.