Level Three Hoarding

Here are the level three hoarding signs to look out for.

1. Visible clutter outdoors, including items that are normally stored indoors, such as televisions and sofas.

2. Two or more appliances are broken.

3. Inappropriate or excessive use of electrical cords and light structural damage in one portion of the house has occurred in the past six months.

4. Local limits on pets is exceeded, excluding well-cared-for new litters of kittens and puppies.

5. Stagnant fish tanks, neglected reptile aquarium and/or bird droppings are not cleaned.

6. Audible rodent evidence, light flea infestation and a medium amount of spider webs throughout the house.

7. Clutter has narrowed the pathways of stairs and other areas of the house.

8. One bedroom or bathroom is not fully usable and there is a small amount of hazardous substances and spills, such as human or pet waste.

9. Excessive dust, dirty bed linens and no recent vacuuming or sweeping.

10. Heavily soiled food preparation areas and full or odorous garbage cans.

11. Dirty laundry exceeds three full hampers per bedroom.

12. Strong unpleasant odors throughout the house.