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I-Team

I-Team Investigation – Land Lease Limbo: Locked Out

By Peter Daut

today at 2:51 PM

Published February 4, 2026 2:43 PM

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - News Channel 3 was first to report on a Palm Springs community, reeling over a controversial land lease renewal offer. The story sent shockwaves across the Coachella Valley. The deadline has now passed, so what happens now for the many homeowners who say they simply can't afford it?

"I'm heartbroken that I can't leave this to anybody. I had plans for that, but it's not going to happen," Saddlerock Estates HOA President Dave Buck said.

I-Team investigator Peter Daut went back to Saddlerock Estates and spoke with both residents and the attorney for the tribal landowner.

Watch the special report Thursday at 6:00 p.m. on News Channel 3

Check out the first part of Peter's report below: