[Neighbors] 10728 Brookport Place Update

Sat Jan 17 17:29:04 UTC 2026

Interesting that a hud guaranteed reverse mortgage loan's covenants would
permit operation as a rental property. Illuminating information. Thanks.

214.287.1350

On Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 10:43 AM Kate Spradlin via Neighbors <
neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:

> Thank you for update
>
> On Sat, Jan 17, 2026 at 10:35 AM liza urso via Neighbors <
> neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks so much for the update, Cathy.
>> Hate to hear of anyone losing their home, but this has been a bad
>> situation getting continually worse for many years. No workable resolution
>> for current owners/occupants.
>>
>>
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>> On Friday, January 16, 2026, 8:33 PM, Catherine Brightman via Neighbors <
>> neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Suzie & Neighbors,
>>
>> Good timing as I heard back from the city attorney this afternoon. For
>> some context, HUD is a leinholder on the house. Here’s the city attorney’s
>> update:
>>
>>
>> I have attached a copy of the order issued by the judge. It requires the
>> property to be vacated in 10 days and repaired in 60 days. After the
>> deadline to vacate expires the structure will need to be secured. After
>> that, the only individuals allowed on the property are workers making
>> repairs under a permit issued by the city. If individuals violate the order
>> to vacate, we can issue citations and seek escalated enforcement if
>> necessary. If they fail to make repairs by the deadline, the city will move
>> forward with demolition. HUD could bring a foreclosure action at any time
>> or take other action depending on their rights under the loan documents. If
>> the property is listed for sale but repairs are not made, the city will
>> still move forward with demolition.
>>
>>
>> So if anyone sees anyone on the property, report it to the city
>> immediately. And if anyone is on the property between 7pm and 7am, report
>> that as well.
>>
>> And by 3/15 if the house isn’t completely fixed, we should see it getting
>> demolished soon thereafter.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Cathy Brightman
>>
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>> On Jan 16, 2026, at 9:08 AM, Suzie Tsai <suzie.tsai at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>  Hello Cathy,
>>
>> Do we have any updates from the hearing?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Suzie Tsai
>>
>>
>> On Jan 9, 2026, at 1:32 PM, Catherine Brightman via Neighbors <
>> neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Hi Neighbors,
>>
>> Many people have expressed concern about the house at 10728 Brookport
>> Place. There is activity going on that I thought many people would be
>> interested in.
>>
>>
>>    - A court hearing is scheduled for this coming Monday 1/12 at 9am at
>>    the Dallas City Municipal Court (2014 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201
>>    <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2014+Main+St,+Dallas,+TX+75201?entry=gmail&source=g>),
>>    courtroom 11 on the 4th floor. It is a docket hearing so the case
>>    specifically concerning this house is somewhere within the docket of
>>    various other cases. The docket hearing will probably end by 11am. The
>>    hearing is open to the public so feel free to attend in person if you’re
>>    interested.
>>    - The city attorney is asking for the house to be vacated and
>>    demolished. It seems like he feels pretty confident the judge will approve
>>    the vacancy request but is unsure about the demolition. If the vacancy
>>    request is approved, the occupants will have a certain amount of time to
>>    vacate (probably 30 days). After which the city would board up the property
>>    to prevent re-entry.
>>
>> The city attorney is being kind enough to relay to me what the outcome is
>> on Monday’s hearing. So when I hear from him next week, I’ll share that
>> update here (unless any of you go to the hearing in person and want to
>> share with us first!)
>>
>> Hope that’s helpful - and fingers crossed for a good outcome come Monday!
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Cathy Brightman
>>
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