A lis pendens is a common tool used in Florida to put third parties on notice of a pending lawsuit against real estate. Lis pendens is a Latin term that literally means "lawsuit pending.Lis Pendens literally means "suit pending" it is defined as the "jurisdiction, power, or control which courts acquire over property involved in a pending suit. Lis pendens is a legal term to describe a notice of pending litigation against real estate or real property. The Lis Pendens List identifies pre-foreclosure properties as well as other properties involved in pending litigation. This valuable tool will help you.