Eight-Foot Wall Of Junk At Hoarder’s Home To Be Cleaned Up By Metropolis Of Los Angeles – CBS San Francisco

Los Angeles (CBSLA) – Leticia Ruiz doesn’t really enjoy sitting on her veranda in Koreatown these days because the mountain of rubbish covers her neighbor’s front yard.

The putrid smell and the numerous living things allow you to retreat to the safety of your home.

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“Every time I had a complaint someone came, they took a picture and that was it,” said Leticia Ruiz. “You would just write a letter … and nothing (would) happen.

The 2.40 m high rubbish wall contains items such as old doors, lamps and laundry baskets. It has been cited multiple times by the city for violating the code since 2010, according to records from the Los Angeles Department of Construction and Security. Ruiz and her neighbors on Harvard Boulevard said they had filed complaints with the city for several years, but nothing had ever happened. However, one day after the story was broadcast, prosecutors confirmed that the homeowner had signed an “entry permit” that allows crews to clean up the garbage free of charge at 8am on Thursday.

“I’m so happy,” said Ruiz. “Everyone is so happy.”

Other neighbors shared Ruiz’s sense of relief after watching the garbage pile gradually grow for over a decade.

“I’m finally glad that something is being done about it,” said neighbor Edward Lim.

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Hoarders in Koreatown

The homeowner could not be reached for a conversation.

According to a family friend, a 90-year-old woman lives in the house with her son, who has been hoarding junk for years.

“I’ve seen the resident get in and out of their car a couple of times and they have things that keep getting worse,” said neighbor Sharonda Williams.

Family, friends and neighbors were concerned for the elderly woman’s well-being as she had difficulty moving and had fallen several times.

On Tuesday afternoon, firefighters, medical professionals and representatives from Councilor Mark Ridley Thomas’s office visited the homeowner to ensure her safety. After the 90-year-old homeowner confirmed her health and safety, she signed the agreement to have the property clean up through the city.

While the neighbors understand this is a step in the right direction, some additional concerns have emerged.

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“The only major concern I have right now is that as soon as we remove these things, all of the inconvenience that was in there will come out and hopefully not end up in our house,” said Lim. At least it is now hopefully done . “