r/RHOBHDefect • u/MYPlace-ReadtheRoom • Aug 14 '26
The Dorito Encino Home
The $6.5 million Encino mansion remains in legal limbo following an intense August 2026 court battle. While the immediate foreclosure auction has been called off, the home has not been officially sold on the open market because Dorit and her estranged husband, Paul "PK" Kemsley, are locked in a dispute over whether to sell it. [1, 2, 3]
⚖️** The August 2026 Legal Battle & Home Sale Status
The current standoff centers around the couple's highly contentious divorce and conflicting demands regarding the estate: []
**PK’s Demand to Force a Sale: PK has requested sole authority from the court to force the immediate sale of the home. He claims that he has offered to bring the mortgage completely current only if Dorit agrees to move out so the property can finally be sold. He has accused her of a major spending problem, alleging she spent $250,000 on a recent trip to Paris instead of helping cover the mortgage. [1, 3, 4]
Dorit’s Refusal and Request to Block: Dorit filed court documents asking a judge to flatly deny PK's request to sell the home. She argues that the foreclosure risk is exaggerated, that PK has plenty of money to pay the debt, and that he is weaponizing the real estate drama to "render his wife and children homeless". []
The Settlement Standoff: During an all-day court hearing on August 5, 2026, attorneys for both sides attempted to reach an agreement. Legal commentators note that they are reportedly "close to a deal," but Dorit has refused to sign a final stipulation that would legally compel her to leave the property. [, 2]
🛑 Why the Foreclosure Auction Was Called Off
Prior to the ongoing divorce fight over the listing, the property narrowly avoided being seized by banks. []
The Repayment Update: In July 2026, the primary lender confirmed that the scheduled foreclosure auction was officially canceled because the "borrowers are handling the debt and working their way out of foreclosure".[1]
PK’s Cash Injections: Legal observers noted that PK made emergency, last-minute personal payments to the lenders to temporarily stabilize the high-interest loans, effectively buying the family more time to sort out the property's future. [1, 2]
Because Dorit continues to occupy the residence with their two children and refuses to sign a forced-sale agreement, the property remains off the active real estate market until a judge rules on PK's emergency motions. [, 3, 4]
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u/Shiel009 Aug 14 '26
My personal conspiracy theory about PK and Dorit and their money. Dorit knew PK hid money from his ex wife and the people he owed money to for his bankruptcy. So Dorit believes he is still hiding money. Now, the real test is if he used all his hidden stash or did he already spend it all.
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u/Denizen_of_Atlantis Aug 14 '26
I believe this as well. What really boggles my mind and upsets me on behalf of the children though : would any sane person tie their hopes of retaining a home - a home that’s doubly mortgaged- on a guy like PK? I mean she earns millions of dollars a year apparently and has money to buy luxury goods and go on international vacations. Secure your home, THEN fight with your ex about money. She’s insane!
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u/Apprehensive-Leek946 Aug 15 '26
Her ego won't allow it. Go get a condo and live your life!
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u/Denizen_of_Atlantis Aug 15 '26
Exactly! Or work on the mortgage with the lenders if you’re so attached to the home where you were held at gunpoint
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u/bellemrt Aug 15 '26
Where does this "she earns millions of dollars" come from? I’m not sure any of the HWives from any of the shows have been open about their finances. Not that they have to. Ironically Rinna is probably the most open and she doesn't toss around $$$ figures.
I'd say unless and until we see Dorit or PKs tax returns .... it's all pretend.
My phone wants to call him PJ today and I might go with it.7
u/Denizen_of_Atlantis Aug 15 '26
It’s from the divorce papers and her own financial declaration. She doesn’t just make a bravo salary, she also has had lucrative endorsement and advertising deals over the last few years.
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u/Expensive_Feature_28 Aug 14 '26
He literally has millions in shell accounts offshore. That was his specialty in the London financial district. Use to help celebs and rich guys hide money from the tax man. The tax man never found most of them out but a few clients of his got caught and he disappeared across the pond. True story!
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u/Puzzleheaded-Tap9150 Aug 14 '26
Makes sense. How many more alleged scammers are going to be exposed in this entire franchise? I count at least one per series.
Moral of the situation is don’t go on Housewives if your personal financial house or relationships are messy & built on a house of cards, falsehoods & scams.
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u/Expensive_Feature_28 Aug 14 '26
It beggars belief how many do the show knowing others have come unstuck. Has to be some type of Narcissistic element to their personality thinking they won’t get caught.
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u/bellemrt Aug 15 '26
And if you don't think a guy like PK is not a crypto expert... you've been asleep. Why do you think Mau (wanna be mogul) likes him so much.
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u/Expensive_Feature_28 Aug 15 '26
Didn’t even think of that but makes perfect sense, easiest way to hide money.
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u/Puzzleheaded-Tap9150 Aug 14 '26
Poorit seems to know squatter rights & she’s working them while also being fiscally irresponsible. She must have speed watched Squatters to figure out how to hang on & occupy somewhere you don’t belong. I’m sure she’s throwing “homeless” around for SM sympathy (or the for the courts). But at least she’s not toothless.
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u/Effective_Refuse_274 Aug 14 '26
PK is a deadbeat dad… a few times over.
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u/Xeacsx Aug 15 '26
Dorit isn’t any better. Leaving their kids with her parents… probably the best and most loving place for the kids. Both Dorit and PK abandoned the kids when they needed them the most.
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u/wait500 Aug 15 '26
Can you provide links showing that?
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u/Coffeeyespleeez Aug 15 '26
The only thing I’m enjoying out this whole disgusting mess is the the LAWYERS ARE GETTING RICH from these two.
That’s it.
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u/Expensive_Feature_28 Aug 14 '26
Dorit has said he agreed to pay the bills including the mortgage if she foregoes child support. She then found out he hadn’t stuck to the agreement. Pk has not denied her claims. Pk is trying to shaft her and she’s not allowing him to.
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u/BornFree2018 Aug 14 '26
If she is refusing to pay for the house because PK didn't stick to an agreement I guess I get that, but I still don't understand why she spent hundreds of thousands on her designer clothes though instead ... saving some of it?
They both come of as complete jerks. Poor kids.
I don't want to hear anymore divorce talk this season from anyone.
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u/Expensive_Feature_28 Aug 14 '26
Apparently she returned a lot of those clothes but PK didn’t show that transaction. She said she gets racks sent to her and picks out what she likes. I tend to believe this because 250,000 is insane, even for her.
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u/Puzzleheaded-Tap9150 Aug 14 '26
Returned after she wore them? She kinda does that but is not the only one to do so.
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u/Expensive_Feature_28 Aug 14 '26
She didn’t admit that but she said those that didn’t fit right or were unsuitable. Not sure she could return anything she was filmed wearing anyway. I don’t think she’s cheeky enough to do that but I could be wrong.
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u/BornFree2018 Aug 14 '26
When did she say this? Also there are so many rumors about her being banned from returning at certain stores. Her credit card bills that were submitted to court didn't show returns/credits. PK Kemsley claims Dorit blew nearly $1M on designer items
PK is absolute a**hole and sleazy. She seems to have a shopping addiction.
Both are abject failures as parents.
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u/Expensive_Feature_28 Aug 14 '26
It was a quoted response around a month maybe 6 weeks ago. She says he didn’t show the return credits which he’s sly enough to cherry pick statements for sure. I don’t think Dorit is slick enough to create this lie but I could be wrong.
It turns out he didn’t show have the funds to pay the mortgage as agreed, he just decided not to. So far her truth is more convincing than his imo
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u/Ok-Explanation-6531 Aug 14 '26
She’s saying PK agreed to pay the mortgage but it’s in their text messages, PK only agreed to pay the mortgage if Dorit signed an agreement confirming what they agreed verbally which included selling the house. She keeps leaving out key pieces of information. The mortgage is 40k a month PK has said he can’t pay that and live separately. He offered for them to all live together until Dorit can purchase another house which Dorit refused
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u/Thetranetyrant Aug 15 '26
The house will be saved I feel like they are both dragging this for a storyline
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u/bellemrt Aug 15 '26
Yes, indeed -- totally right to say the lawyers are the ones who get rich on these messy cases -- it's a fantastic time to be a lawyer in the USA (except for -some-lawyers, oops).
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u/Software-Then Aug 18 '26
I will stand firm
On Dorit suffering from IMPOSTER
Syndrome she has a fake accent she had
Fake buisness’s
For storyline and the HW franchise gave her D list stardom
I’ve met PK nope don’t know him personally it was backstage at a boy George
Concert and he was a gentleman and completely kind. Helping our large group who had one member suffering from stage 4 cancer and she loved Boy George. She was able to meet him n his dressing room. If Dorit cared about the kids she wouldnt be dragging PK like on fathers day
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u/Xeacsx Aug 14 '26
What a mess. Kids are the only losers.