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City of Fort Worth files lawsuit to have East Lancaster property declared a nuisance
By Dominga Gutierrez at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· 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 Southlake News
The city of Fort Worth's lawsuit against the Central Motel on East Lancaster Avenue has significant implications for neighboring communities like Southlake , where residents often express concerns about crime spillover from nearby cities. As Fort Worth seeks to hold property owners accountable for persistent criminal activity, Southlake residents may wonder if similar measures could be taken in their own city. The creation of the Nuisance Enforcement Task Force, or NET Force, in December 2025, suggests that Fort Worth is taking a proactive approach to addressing chronic criminal behavior, and it will be worth watching to see if Southlake adopts similar strategies. If the court grants the city's request to declare the Central Motel a common nuisance, it could set a precedent for how other cities in Tarrant County, including Southlake, address problematic properties and work to reduce crime.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
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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