You do not need permission to file a Notice of Lis Pendens. The Notice is recorded with the county recorder's office.A list pendens is a legal document filed in Pennsylvania to notify the public that a property is involved in a lawsuit. A lis pendens is a latin term and is defined as, "a pending legal action, or a notice thereof. " In the real estate world, it means a notice, filed in a court. (c) NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS. Next, provide a description of the real estate involved in the suit. Lis Pendens is a legal term meaning "lawsuit pending" and serves as a public notice filed against a property involved in litigation.