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City of Fort Worth files lawsuit to have East Lancaster property declared a nuisance
By Dominga Gutierrez at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
The city of Fort Worth has filed a lawsuit seeking to reduce crime at a property on East Lancaster.
The lawsuit seeks to have the Central Motel at 5800 E. Lancaster Avenue declared a common nuisance under Chapter 125 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, alleging the property has bee...
Key takeaway The lawsuit seeks to have the Central Motel at 5800 E.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The city of Fort Worth's lawsuit to declare the Central Motel a nuisance has implications for neighboring communities like Trophy Club , where residents value safe and secure environments. As Fort Worth takes steps to address chronic criminal activity, Trophy Club residents may wonder if similar measures could be applied to problem properties in their own area. The creation of the Nuisance Enforcement Task Force, or NET Force, in December 2025, suggests that Fort Worth is committed to holding property owners accountable for maintaining safe and secure environments. Trophy Club residents will likely be watching to see if this approach yields positive results in Fort Worth, and whether similar strategies could be effective in their own community. The lawsuit's focus on reducing crime and improving management practices may also prompt Trophy Club officials to review their own policies and procedures for addressing nuisance properties.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The city of Fort Worth has filed a lawsuit seeking to reduce crime at a property on East Lancaster.
The lawsuit seeks to have the Central Motel at 5800 E. Lancaster Avenue declared a common nuisance under Chapter 125 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, alleging the property has bee...
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