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Coppell orders demolition of substandard home at 631 Stratford Lane, gives owners 60 days and $100/day penalty if they fail to act
Summary
After testimony from homeowners and neighbors, the Coppell Building and Standards Commission voted unanimously to order demolition of the long‑vacant, storm‑damaged home at 631 Stratford Lane, setting a 60‑day compliance deadline and authorizing the city to assess demolition costs and a $100-per-day fine for noncompliance.
The Coppell Building and Standards Commission voted unanimously Feb. 5 to issue an order directing the owners of 631 Stratford Lane to demolish a substandard, storm‑damaged house or complete required repairs within 60 days of the order; if the owners fail to comply the city may demolish the structure, assess abatement costs and levy civil penalties of $100 per day.
City staff presented a history of enforcement at the property, saying the home suffered burst pipes during the February 2021 winter storm, remained vacant and unrepaired, and failed to meet a commission‑issued repair order dated Oct. 2, 2025. Desiree Billerman told the commission the property lacks current permits, has outstanding municipal‑court citations and two city liens totaling “a little over $3,000” for previous…
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