Lis pendens is a Latin term that literally means "lawsuit pending. Filing a notice of lis pendens against a property is a powerful tool to prevent the disposition of property in dispute during the pendency of litigation.A lis pendens is a common tool used in Florida to put third parties on notice of a pending lawsuit against real estate. You do not need permission to file a Notice of Lis Pendens. The Notice is recorded with the county recorder's office. A "lis pendens" is a written notice that a lawsuit has been filed which affects title to real property or some interest in that real property. A lis pendens, Latin for "lawsuit pending," is a written notice to the public that a lawsuit has been filed involving a piece of real estate. OK, all you need do is fill in the form with the required information and then file it where you would file any civil action. Lis pendens is a legal term to describe a notice of pending litigation against real estate or real property.