Level Five Hoarding

Here are the level five signs of hoarding.

1. There is obvious structural damage, such as broken walls, collapsing ceilings and holes in the floor.

2. City services such as water and electricity are cut off.

3. No working sewer or septic system.

4. Standing water is found in the house.

5. Fire hazards and hazardous materials exceed local ordinances.

6. Pets are dangerous to occupants and to guests.

7. Rodent infestation, mosquito or other insect infestation, and regional critters, such as squirrels, raccoons and foxes inside the house.

8. Kitchen and bathrooms are unusable due to clutter.

9. Occupant/s are living or sleeping outside.

10. Human feces, rotting food and more than fifteen aged canned goods with buckled surfaces are inside the house.

Taken from the article http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-south/levels-of-hoarding-some-guidelines-for-recognizing-the-problem-275658/

Information taken from http://www.challengingdisorganization.org/