The notice of the pendency of the action shall constitute notice for only five years from the date of the filing of such notice. There, the South Carolina Court of Appeals found the filing of a lis pendens is absolutely privileged.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. Section 15-11-10 - Time when notice of lis pendens may be filed. Edit, sign, and share lis pendens property online. No need to install software, just go to DocHub, and sign up instantly and for free. If so, a Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens cannot be granted after a lawsuit has been dismissed. Pleas in the State of South Carolina, County of Charleston. A lis pendens must be filed no more than 20 days before the filing of the complaint and no less than 20 days prior to the entry of a foreclosure decree.