Active Foreclosures & Lis Pendens

A lis pendens (Latin for "suit pending") is a public notice filed in county records indicating that a lawsuit has been initiated involving real property. In Florida's judicial foreclosure system, a lis pendens is typically the first public signal that a lender has begun legal action to recover a property due to mortgage default.

The Florida foreclosure process: (1) borrower defaults, (2) lender files lis pendens + complaint, (3) borrower has 20 days to respond, (4) court issues summary judgment if uncontested, (5) property sold at public auction. The process typically takes 6–12 months but can extend longer.

For investors, foreclosure filings represent potential acquisition opportunities. Properties in pre-foreclosure may be available through short sales. At auction, properties may sell below market value — but buyers should conduct thorough due diligence on title, liens, and condition.

This data is sourced from county clerk of court records in Miami-Dade and Broward counties and updated weekly. Each listing links to a full property profile with tax history, ownership records, and building details.