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.Title Insurance and Closing Services Since 1954. The Lis Pendens List identifies pre-foreclosure properties as well as other properties involved in pending litigation. This valuable tool will help you. , Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352). Lis Pendin simply means a judicial foreclosure has been filed, nothing more. NOD 's are used in Non judicial foreclosures. A lis pendens is recorded on the title of the home, just like any other lien or mortgage. Hey everyone,I'm a Realtor on Staten Island trying to turn my complete focus on investment properties as that's what really excites me.