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 Sta**tus
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]