First, a filed lis pendens does not create a lien against the affected real estate. Lis pendens is a legal term meaning "lawsuit pending." It is often involved in real estate litigation and in foreclosure cases. A list pendens is a legal document filed in Pennsylvania to notify the public that a property is involved in a lawsuit. Let's restate the elements: 1) a lawsuit, 2) the subject of the suit is the title to a specific property, 3) notice to the world. When the Agreement of Sale is contingent upon receipt of clear title, a lis pendens is a very easy way of cancelling the sale. Filing a Notice of Lis Pendens is an important legal step that can protect the interests of creditors and lienholders when it comes to real estate. Edit, sign, and share lis pendens lien online. No need to install software, just go to DocHub, and sign up instantly and for free. It is clear from the argument today there was consensus that the filing of the lis pendens operates as a substantial drag on the marketability of Rebel Hill.