HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Homeowners in Harris County could be more at ease when it comes to deed fraud as the clerk’s office is preparing to launch a new tool to protect you.<\/p>\n
According to the Harris County Clerk’s site, the new “Property Alert System” will be a free service. A launch date has not been listed yet.<\/p>\n
When activated, property owners can enroll to receive an alert whenever a document is recorded under their registered name.<\/p>\n
This will allow them to review the filing and identify any unauthorized activity.<\/p>\n
ABC13 has covered countless stories of deed fraud. Including one from 2023, in which Timothy Willard<\/a> was accused of targeting properties around Houston that were already paid in full with no liens, and allegedly forged documents showing he was the owner.<\/p>\n Eyewitness News will share more when the county’s system is up and running.<\/p>\n SEE ALSO:<\/p>\n Houston family owed nearly $300K after their home was allegedly stolen, but haven’t received a cent<\/a><\/p>\n Houston artist gets his property back after alleged deed theft was featured on Action 13<\/a><\/p>\n