As we entered 2009, definition and control of the community properties was clouded. The garages at 2023 Wilshire were showing on the tax roles as property of Howard Freeman (the original developer) and were occupied by two homeowner for their personal use. The streets were not properly titled by the Dallas Central Appraisal District. There were delinquent taxes accruing (and the potential for foreclosure) and the property was not insured - had the garages burned down, for example, the community would have no funds to clean up or rebuild.
An effort to locate the 1983 deed was successful. The Association took possession of its property in May. DCAD titled the property in the names of the Association in June. The property was insured and delinquent taxes were paid off in August.
