You need to file a new deed; the form can be purchased at a legal stationery store. 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". • Notices of Pendency (Lis Pendens). • Notices of Violation. General Information. Supreme Court, Nassau County Foreclosure 100 Supreme Court Drive, 2nd Floor Mineola, NY 11501. 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. Nathanson Law Firm is dedicated to providing our clients with legal services in Property Law and LandlordTenant cases. The court has placed the most commonly used forms on line as a resource.