A lis pendens is a document that is filed in the public records that alerts the world that someone is asserting claim over the property. You do not need permission to file a Notice of Lis Pendens.The Notice is recorded with the county recorder's office. Lis pendens is a notice lenders use when they initiate a foreclosure sale. Pennsylvania Appellate Court stands against treating lis pendens as if it were a preliminary injunction. A lis pendens is a filing only providing notice that a lawsuit involving a dispute over ownership to real estate is being litigated. PETITIONS, MOTIONS AND ANSWERS. 205.2(a). Physical Characteristics of Pleadings and Other Legal Papers. 205.4. A lis pendens is a latin term and is defined as, "a pending legal action, or a notice thereof. " In the real estate world, it means a notice, filed in a court.