Dallas Apartment Complex Residents Will Vacate Wednesday
Tenants at The Meadows at Ferguson must move out by September 30 as a court-appointed receiver closes the site.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Apartments
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The Meadows at Ferguson apartment complex, which contains more than 200 units, is set to be empty of all residents by Wednesday, September 30, 2026. A court-appointed receiver ordered the final move-out to allow for remediation of extensive mold damage.
Why it matters
The closure follows years of deteriorating living conditions and code violations at the complex, leaving residents to navigate a forced relocation. The project seeks to address long-standing safety issues that led the city of Dallas to sue the owners in June 2024.
The complex houses more than 200 individual units that are currently being emptied. The court-appointed receiver is providing moving expenses and returning security deposits to assist those vacating.
The players
City of Dallas
The local municipal government responsible for enforcing housing code violations and public safety standards.
The Meadows at Ferguson
An apartment complex located on Ferguson Road near the LBJ Freeway containing over 200 units.
The details
The closure process is managed by a receiver appointed in January 2026 to handle the property after the city of Dallas initiated legal action. The site has faced significant challenges, including crime and systemic building failures, necessitating the removal of all tenants to perform deep remediation of the mold damage within the structure. Residents were given notice in early August to finalize their move-out plans by the end of September.
Timeline
June 2024: City of Dallas sued the apartment complex owners.
January 2026: Receiver took over management of the complex.
Early August 2026: Tenants were notified to vacate the complex.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026: Deadline for all tenants to vacate the complex.
The Home Front
This closure follows the pattern of local government receivership when properties repeatedly fail to meet established building codes. It highlights the serious regulatory steps cities take to address substandard housing when property owners fail to maintain safe living conditions.
If you are a renter facing a property closure, confirm all relocation assistance terms provided by the management or court-appointed receiver in writing. Ensure you have documented your move-out condition and tracked the return of your full security deposit before vacating.
The takeaway
Forced displacement is a significant risk when housing complexes fall into extreme disrepair and become the subject of city litigation. Affected tenants should prioritize securing their relocation funds and documentation before the final move-out deadline of September 30, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local rental housing standards and tenant protections in our Apartments section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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