Hoarder

Post date: Jul 25, 2016 8:15:58 PM

Hoarders are people who cannot/do not throw away unneeded items because of a feeling of attachment to these items.  Hoarding is become considered a type of mental illness, so addressing this situation with a tenant has to be done delicately - probably under the supervision of an attorney - to avoid discrimination against someone with a disability.

Most rental agreements have a clause stating that premises must be kept in a neat and sanitary condition.  If a tenant's hoarding condition creates a health and safety hazard that can impact all of part of the property, the landlord should proceed with a 3 Day Notice to Cure the Violation and file for the unlawful detainer, if the tenant does not comply.