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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A Clairemont “hoarder” home that has been a source of neighborhood complaints in recent years is finally being cleaned up.
The San Diego City Attorney’s Office announced that cleanup at a home in the 4000 block of Epanow Avenue has started after a judge-signed order.
According to the City Attorney’s Office, neighbors began complaining about debris piling up on the property more than five years ago. Officials said, “Boats, cars, trucks, tools, and other personal property littered the front and side yards. Upon investigation, City Code Enforcement inspectors found the resident, a man in his 60s, living in dangerous and deplorable conditions.”
Officials added, “The interior of the house had only a narrow pathway from the front door to the bedrooms, bathroom, and kitchen, with household items, trash, and debris stacked four to five feet high on all sides, severely limiting ingress and egress. The back door was blocked and unusable due to excess storage and trash. The garage was also piled high with household items, tools, and debris. San Diego County Vector Control confirmed the presence of rats.”
Earlier this year, the city ordered the home’s owner to vacate and fix the property. However, officials said no improvements were made.
Officials asked that a receiver be appointed to oversee the property, and on Wednesday, a judge approved the request.
According to officials, the home is now “under the care of a receiver who will oversee clean-up and repairs and arrange for support services for the defendant. The resident has begun cleanup of the interior which is being monitored by the receiver and will be allowed to remain living in the home for the time being.”
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