Lis pendens is a formal notice that there is a pending action, or lawsuit, that could affect the title of the property. Lis Pendens is a term that means "pending lawsuit" and one that is sometimes used in litigation related to real estate property.A notice of pendency of action is a written document, recorded with the county recorder, that provides constructive notice of a pending court action. Lis pendens is an official notice to the public that a lawsuit has been filed and a property has a claim against it. It simply gives notice to the world of a pending legal action involving real property.