In Virginia, lenders may foreclose on deeds of trusts or mortgages in default using either a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure process. Judicial ForeclosureLis pendens is a notice lenders use when they initiate a foreclosure sale. Edit, sign, and share va lis pendens online. No need to install software, just go to DocHub, and sign up instantly and for free. After the 30-day period, the lender files a foreclosure complaint with the Office of Foreclosure. Edit, sign, and share lis pendens online. A lis pendens is a notice of pending litigation. It constitutes constructive notice of any claims in the suit as to the land. A lis pendens is not a mechanics lien, but it is often required as part of the lien process.