Historically known as lis pendens, a notice of pendency constructively gives notice of the ownership dispute to any potential thirdparty. A notice of pendency, also known as lis pendens, is a provisional remedy available to litigants seeking a judgment that affects title to real property.Lis pendens is an official notice to the public that a lawsuit has been filed and a property has a claim against it. Visit your county recorder's office and ask to file a Notice of Lis Pendens. Lis pendens is a longstanding, frequently misunderstood doctrine concerning unorthodox interests in real estate. 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. You do not need permission to file a Notice of Lis Pendens. The Notice is recorded with the county recorder's office. Forms ; Complaint Verification. PDF ; Summons with Notice.