In Dallas, Texas, the Mendoza family is fighting to keep their home of nearly 30 years after a shocking case of alleged deed fraud involving their own son. The family first realized something was wrong when strangers arrived at their doorstep, claiming to have purchased the home. The buyers described the seller as Martin Mendoza Jr., a troubled relative with a criminal past, who allegedly forged documents to sell the property without the family’s knowledge.
What began as a strange encounter quickly escalated into an eviction battle. Property records now list the house under a real estate company, leaving the Mendozas in court trying to prove their rightful ownership. Despite decades of paying taxes, maintaining the home, and raising their family there, they now face the terrifying reality of losing everything. Their story underscores how frighteningly easy deed fraud can strip away the American dream in Texas.
This story was first reported by dallasobserver.com
