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Is It Yor Business If A Neighbour Is Hoarding

January 1, 2012 By Avery Associates

Is It Your Business if a Neighbour is Hoarding ?

If you encounter a situation involving compulsive hoarding, what should you do? The temptation may be to turn away and ignore it because you feel like it is an invasion of privacy to report it.

in     our experience as a London house clearance company we can tell you that, although it may seem like it is none of your business, if someone is hoarding then you have to take notice. Here’s why:

Hoarding Can Be Dangerous

Hoarding is dangerous for the victim because the vast quantities of junk that they have piled up precariously around the property could end up falling down on top of them. Even more serious is the pressure put upon the floors by the weight of so many items, and in the worst case scenario this could lead to the floor collapsing.

On top of that, the accumulation of so many items leads to an increased risk of fire. This can be dangerous for other properties in the vicinity as well as for the hoarder because they may not be able to escape if a fire breaks out.

Hoarding Can Pose Health Risks

Health risks are one of the most common problems which can arise as a result of compulsive hoarding in. Dangerous items are often hoarded away amongst the other items, and on top of that the conditions are often very unsanitary. This can lead to health problems and can lead to the presence of pests which can spread to other nearby homes.

Hoarding Can Harm Animals

Animal hoarding is quite common in the UK and is especially serious because the welfare of the animals is at stake. Animals are often found to be living in appalling conditions, so for the sake of the animal’s cases of animal hoarding need to be reported.

Victims Need Help

Compulsive hoarders in the UK are victims of a misunderstood condition, and they need treatment in order to find the root cause of their hoarding behaviour. With cases of animal hoarding, people may think that the hoarders are cruel but they often have the best intentions and simply require professional help.

Always Report Hoarding Cases

You should never ignore cases of hoarding for all of the above reasons. Don’t pretend that it is not your business because hoarding can lead to many problems for the sufferer and other people in the surrounding area, so make sure you and neighbours are not put at risk and help the victims to get the help they need.

We clear properties which are affected by animal hoarding anywhere in the UK. If you need assistance please call 080 567 7769

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Filed Under: Compulsive Hoarding Tagged With: compulsive hoarding, damp, floor damage, health issues, junk

Our House Clearance Services

We provide a full house clearance and property management solution:

  • We clear hoarded houses, regardless how big or how cluttered
  • We clear all types and sizes of property, irrespective of location, or access is restricted or where parking is difficult or not available.
  • We can help avoid water damage by draining the central heating system.
  • We can secure the property and change the locks.
  • We can reinstate the gardens and maintain them whilst the property is empty.
  • We can provide 24 hour security to eliminate the risk of squatting or unlawful occupation.

As well normal house clearances we specialise in clutter clearance and we can clear a hoarded house which may contain years of accumulated possessions, or which have abnormal amounts of general household items, sometimes as a result of compulsive hoarding syndrome.

Equally we can help to clear a property where the occupants were previously unwell and unable to care for themselves or their property which sometimes results in insanitary, dangerous or just plain unpleasant conditions.

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