PEARLAND, Texas – Pearland's Green Tee Terrace subdivision is best known for its dazzling holiday lights display, but it's a display of another kind that's inspiring fear, not cheer, in the quiet neighborhood.

In the 2100 block of Kilkenny Drive, James Hartt posted handwritten signs in his front lawn. One reads, "No trespassing the sidewalk." The other reads, "You can be shot dead without question."

"It's kind of scary," said neighbor Gertie Shimpaugh. "When I saw the sign, I thought, 'My goodness, what in the world.'"

The signs appeared after Hartt lost the home to foreclosure. It was sold at auction in December, but the new owner said Hartt refuses to leave and threatens anyone who comes too close.

Residents said they want a quick and peaceful resolution.

"This can't go on like this," said Carl Shimpaugh.

The new owner, Michael Nassif, said he's filed a report with Pearland police and is pursuing legal action to get Hartt evicted.