Question.... Why is the son calling the news media as opposed to going over and cleaning his parents apartment ? If he can't do it. I'm positive they can get someone to help go by and clean. The state will even send someone over
😂 Their son probably did that as a hail mary pass so that he doesn't have to take 'em in. You have people living like this, then everyone wants to get mad at landlords when they don't want to rent to Section 8 people.
He stated he may have found them another place. Imagine if they are in their 60's, he, in 30's (?) may have his own lives and family, and work and finances in this current do or die climate.
Social services in Tennessee is a joke. The governor gives his rich friends the contracts and the $$$$$’s instead of helping the people of Tennessee. Bill Lee doesn’t care about his constituents only cares about getting his friends more yacht money.
@@craig162 I left a very long comment saying the same thing you just did regarding the "concerned son." 🙄And I understand it's sad that senior citizens are being evicted but then again people are forgetting a few things, like the fact that YES this IS a fire hazard, YES this IS a huge horde that brings in all kinds of nasty things such as rodents, bugs, even disease.... ALL of these things not only endanger THIS couple, but what about the health and safety of others living in this complex? Aren't THEY also somebody's parents or grandparents? And let's talk about the rent arrearage- what's up with that? They both make enough to cover the rent, the news report confirmed it. This is a low-income housing facility that they both can afford, so why are they behind? Nahhh, I'm sorry, and I'm sure I'll get attacked for saying this, but this "poor couple" here have been behaving quite irresponsibly, and now they expect everyone to feel sorry for them and blame everyone else for their actions....🤨 As I said in my other comment, look at it this way: Would any of you viewers want YOUR parents or grandparents living next door to these two? Hmmmm?.... I wouldn't.
These two people should be in assisted living housing, not on their own. Cleaning up is just one aspect of daily life. Bathing, getting groceries, making meals, etc are all sometimes too much for seniors. I hope these people can find someone to help them.
Assisted living is not cheap, I paid $4,500 for 18 months after my coma(5 months) , Brain aneurysm with brain surgery in 3 places. Open heart, hysterectomy ( they thought I had cervical cancer) This is fire hazard. They are behind 3 months of $400& change , if they can’t pay that? No way they can pay any part of assisted living. I paid $1,000 extra for nursing care, $3,500 for room. It’s dbl that now. It’s the son, not management. My mom loved angels and stuffed animals, living in senior building. Every time she was in hospital or out the apartment, I was throwing a bag out , smh
I’m sympathetic. I cleaned out my dad/mom’s house and they had accumulated a lot of stuff. My question, why didn’t their son come and help clean up or hire someone to assist. Due to their income, I was able to get a lady to come in and clean for my parents and I traveled from Minnesota to Chicago for years to help out.
When able bodied humans take h such harsh attitudes towards our elderly,and sick,and disabled is wrong..if people continue with these negative feelings and opinions..just think..by the time you get old,euthanasia will be a mandated thing.Seek Jesus,and do good.Read THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT.
They needed help not an Eviction‼️ They can’t clean up and where is their son!!! Shame on anyone forsaking their parents. I pray a breakthrough for this couple🙏🏾
Weeeeelllll..not so fast. I don't know about these people, but my parents are on their own. I had to cease all contact with them for my own mental health. I grew up in a very abusive household, and the verbal, emotional, psychological continued into my 50's.
@@shawnmayer7849 I like your comment. We just don't know the back story. Why she became the way she is. You probably right. She probably was abusing her son. Karma came back.
Majority of the time elderly people won’t let you touch their belongings let alone clean up or throw some stuff away. Elderly tend to hold on to things. My heart goes out to them because they do need help but we shouldn’t be so quick to blame the son.
@@deborahlauterbach6156there were rules to living in the low cost living housing. Those rules are to keep them AND their neighbors safe. Hoarder fires rage out of control. What happened to them was sad but ultimately their own choice. Throw your stuff out or end up homeless 🤷🏿♂️
they should clean after themselves, too. That mountain of trash didn't happen over night. Same with their weight, both morbidly obese. They did it to themselves. They'd never make it out if the place caught on fire, might kill the neighbors, too. This is 100% unsafe and 100% preventable. The son called the news, why didn't he help clean that stuff up. I saw a dozen folded up shopping bags lined up, those could catch fire in a second. They'll clean now, since they have to move. They created this problem for themselves.
I agree with you!! My grandma is widowed she survives off her ssi. She lives in apt the landlord just raised her rent to 1400. They know her issue and don't care they keep threating if her back rent isn't paid they will get her evicted. She just turned 90 and barely.can walk. The last thing a senior should worry about especially at this point in their lives is being evicted. This world is turning into a horrible one
Agree. It really is. (As I was growing up, it was the adult children who brought their elder parents into their homes for their remaining years.) My grandmother actually gave up her bedroom so her mother could have it when they had to sell the farm. My grandmother made her room in the attic from that day forward. It's a true way of life for generational love. I too brought my parents into my home when they became ill and couldn't take care of themselves. As I had been a single mom for years, and worked two jobs, I made it work. I wouldn't have had it any other way. (But today, so many just think parents are in their way and an inconvenience. It's heartbreaking. God love this couple. May God Bless this couple and find them the help they need. In Jesus name. Amen. Heartbreaking.
@@Lauren-vd4qe Exactly. It's all junk they refuse to part with. Their putting their neighbors in jeopardy. It's obvious if the landlord won't take their check this has been an on going issue & everyone wants them out.
@@annahgibbus8 EXACTLY! the so called health condition is caused by overeating, its common sense. the trash and too much stuff is lack of common courtesy to their landlord and their neighbors, it incurs bugs, rodents, mold, etc that then start infesting their neighbors.
It looks like a hoarder situation to me and that's not easy convincing them to get rid of things, however making a sickly couple that's been their for 17y get out is inhumane and shameful 😮😮😮
Bedbugs go from apartment to apartment. Probably had mice too. I cleaned apartments like theirs. They were getting "Meals on Wheels" and most of the time it was thrown out, but they had $ for Subway..sad, but too many don't lift a finger to help themselves.
An in-home healthcare person can help with their care. APS should be helping with the situation along with Drs. orders, medicare can cover some help as well. It's clutter.
Yes. Agree completely. They must have had their inspectiions, and apparently it was allowed to pile up until it was too late. So we don't blame the couple. God Bless and may their Angels send them the help they need.
really? i am disabled...friends can't be bothered...even though I have done a lot for them....churches don't have the personnel, social services is worthless....i was even treated like a criminal for not taking out my able bodied neighbors trash....who else should I ask.....
Wow , this is so sad . A lady I know was evicted from her housing authority 3 bedroom home . She was a horrible hoarder! They gave her sooooo many chances ! Went to court many times , neighbors and her kids helped , but it was last a week or 2 . But the crazy part is , that she was allowed to keep 2 foster kids ! A new born , then his sister . Social workers seen the condition of the house but still let the kids stay there !!! Long story short , while she was in court for the millionth time, they cleaned out her house . She came home to nothing . She can't say they didn't give her a chance ! Hoarding is a mental illness. I wonder if this couple's son tried to help get the house in order ? Hoarders will fight and raise Cain when you try to get rid of their stuff that the really don't need and needs to be thrown out because of bad condition. I pray for this couple that they will get the help they need . Most times , landlords will not rent to people who are known hoarders and do not pay their rent . 🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐
As a small time landlord (garage apartment) I have some thoughts. We used all of our savings plus took out a loan to convert our attached garage into a 2B1B ‘apartment’. If anyone put themselves and us at risk of fire, pests, and don’t even pay rent while we’re paying a mortgage, I’d want them out. I get it- tug at peoples’ heartstrings and ask landlords to turn a blind eye to hoarding & hazards and let them live there for free while struggling to pay the mortgage. I’m a 41 yr old person struggling w chronic pain and the inability to work. We DEPEND on rental income. If we get kicked out of our house, guess what- renters do too!
Definitely agree with you. A hoarding situation like this puts everyone’s safety at risk. I hope you find good decent people to rent to, background checks etc., because people like this whether disabled or not need to respect the property and the rights of others
I am glad that you are well while dealing with chronic pain. However, please get off your high horse. You don’t know what there physical situation is, chronic pain and bedridden is not the same by a long shot. This is an easy fix! Period social services can do a clean out for the disabled and just bill them for the service. It sounds like you think they are lazy. You don’t know what someone is going through unless you walk a mile in their shoes.
Jordan Victoria is a perfect example of why you should never give anyone a chance. They will not only demand it and feel entitled to it, they'll get angry at you for not giving them more for free than you already have. The poor only know how to take. They don't know or care to contribute. Their entire world is "what can others do for me!!!".
@@jordanvictoria5 I'm sorry, my "high horse"? Not wanting to lose my home (my husband's childhood home, actually), send my animals to the pound where they'd possibly be killed, and make my renters homeless, means I'm on a "high horse"? 🤣 And you say "chronic pain and bedridden is not the same". You have no clue. I've been bedridden for months at a time. I'm 10 yrs on in dealing w this crap, had my 1st surgery at age 35, had yrs of symptoms bordering on CRPS (look it up, it's called the Suicide Disease, which by the grace of God I didn't). So knock it off. I don't presume to know what you're going through. Why don't you give that courtesy to others? My house isn't yours to tell me what I can & can't do w it. Go purchase your own place to rent out & you can keep destructive tenants there all you want.
Because it wasn't about cleaning, it was about non payment of rent. Four months worth and an extension going beyond eviction day. Folks here can help out. They can set up a fund me account to pay their rent.
Omg. This is hoarding. As a 66-year-old with aches and pains, including both bad knees not yet replaced, I clean intermittently as well as I can as I can’t stand for long periods of time. I used to be able to cut grass and bushes for hours at a time… now only 30 minutes at a time, but I get the job done. I see the future. Our children shouldn’t be left with the clutter to clean up. That’s why I’m doing it now so they won’t. I’m surprised that people allow themselves to get into this situation. NOT shame on their son, he shouldn’t have been left to fix this. Speaking as a nearly disabled person who’s had 3 stents implanted in 2 procedures within 4 days - 4/15/18-4/18/18. Husband is totally disabled.
Did the same. Getting rid of a lifetime collection of antiques and family memorabilia that my only son doesn't want. Should've started in my 50's though, not mid 60's.
If it can be brought in, it can be taken out. The son could help throw things out. When they move, they should throw some things out and be more mindful. It is a fire hazard and can bring in roaches. Anyone behind in rent runs the chance of eviction. Sad for them, but maybe someone can help them manage things better in the future. Sad that no one offered help before it was too late.
Right. It appears as though this couple can not live independently, especially the wife. Social services should have helped them get into a nursing home.
OR something like it..but they would because they!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DON'T HAVE ANY $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$..... THATS THIS WORLD WANTs...isn't this a SHAME.....
@@DontUNVME wherever they came from they came legal!! Ellis island port of entry with documents and a sponsor to financially support them. NO FREE RIDE!!! and everyone that came some didn't get in. No IMMIGRANT is to be dependent on TAXPAYERS!! Our laws
Then they should’ve cleaned out when they were told to 3 different times. They are not victims. The rest of the apartments are at risk and the owners are left with no choice if they can’t do what they’re supposed to. The rest of the residents matter too. Bugs, rodents and fire hazards put everyone else’s lives at risk. Don’t the others matter too? They didn’t comply, now there are consequences. They want sympathy, they should’ve done what was asked. Sad? Yes, but you can’t just do what you want then complain about what happens when you do
Also where I'm a trapped someone tricked me into here there was tons of other people's things out back that have been burned I think have been used wrongly, they can threaten me whenever they feel like it and I'm doing nothing wrong whatsoever, but repeatedly put fear in me, I only have hopes and apartment will call so I can live again
Sounds like they were given ample opportunity. They could have paid someone $100 to help or their son could have helped. The housing department have not done anything wrong.
These people worked all their lives paid their bills and taxes. Now they are elderly and sick. She looks as if she can't move. I feel sorry for them. One day it could be you.
This is a hoarding problem. They had 3 chances to clean out the house, since they failed it looks like they have the typical hoarder problem, not being able to let go of things. Unfortunate. But it is a fire hazard and probably an invite for rodents and pests. And the safety of the neighbors has priority over their "stuff". Easy to say it is unfair to evict them as long as you are not the direct neighbor... If you have ever lived door to door with a hoarder-it's a nightmare. Also they didn't talk much about the unpaid rent...
I agree No one is mentioning the rent as well as the fact that they were given plenty of time Obesity is a real problem in the USA They are not that old! Its a hoarding issue which in turn is a fire issue Hoarders do not like to let things go There are many dsides to this story and why dd not the son clean up?? They will go into another apt and do the same thing -
You nailed it they don't want to let of anything and has no value without a home .I was like that got a storage unit price went up it took me years to escape that environment its easy just to sit and do nothing .A clean house adds years to your health .
A living facility is a great idea, but thousands and thousands of seniors monthly social security won't cover the costs. I blame this on the govt, for not balancing the monthly incomes against the current cost of living. So sad.
Someone should help them clean instead of eviction. This is how our elderly and veterans are being treated All to allow the illegals to be given free rent,food stamps and medical. 🙏🏽
So they are three months behind in rent. It's not about housekeeping. And no, you cannot pay one months rent if you are supposed to pay three months. Once the eviction process starts, no rent can be accepted. So here is a tip for all renters...pay your rent first, utilities second, then the rest is yours.
you can pay your rent or mortgage first and still be evicted. just because you're paying doesn't mean the person you're paying is placing those payments where they're supposed to go. never say never
@@Anglynn74 I always paid rent and/or mortgage, never had issues in over 45 years. So can't relate to why that would happen. I suppose I always placed the payments where they were supposed to go.
@@melanieroberts2221 There is a reason for that. No monies can be accepted during the eviction process. If money is taken, then the entire eviction process ends. Not too many landlords/banks expect back rent after eviction, it's mostly proper protocol by the courts. The easiest way to evict someone is by non payment of rent, judges understand money very well. Hoarding situations can take years to evict.
Where is adult services? This isn't a housekeeping issue this is an at risk adult situation. The housing authority should have called for an adult welfare check immediately rather than making demands that these people can't fix. If you know anyone who is physically limited or elderly please don't hesitate to offer help. People who are ill, elderly or injured are often isolated from support. They needed a home health aid and a purging. I hope they find a solution that doesn't put them in danger
They are hoarders. Why do people think it's the son's problem? Hoarders don't tell people that they are hoarders. They had 3 chances to throw those things away and they didn't. Sad but they had to be evicted and a judge agreed.
You have a point I have family members who are hoarders it’s crazy how they react when you offer to help them clean up I’ve backed off more times than I can count I finally stopped I tell them no when they ask if I’ll help them clean
In the beginning of the video it said they are in their 60s. They look to be in their upper 80s and completely incapable of doing anything by themselves. They clearly should not be living alone and for a long time.
@@heehaw8401 Have you ever met hoarders? They don't allow anything to be throw away. They most likely didn't tell their family until after the 3rd failed inspection. At that time it's too late. It's their fault 100%. The son is finding them a new place to stay but the hoarding must stop. If they are hoarders they will be in the same predicament.
The son should have already sent a cleaning crew in to help his debilitated parents. I’m 69. I still get around and I’m driving a school bus. But ever since the Covid lockdown I’ve been not as agile as I was. I would hate to be treated as if I were worthless. Senior citizens need help and understanding, not booted out into the street.
This is so heartbreaking. they just need some help! remember when communities would come together for one another. now we don't even know our neighbors. imagine if people could have come together and helped clean that place up for them!
This is so sad, I understand the landlord has to be paid, and have a right to a safe and clean property, but I still would have a hard time sleeping at night if I put them out. I hope they work something out and recieve the help they need.
@@jaynestewart-js6by They are $1272 behind in rent that's only $407 a month, which should be paid from their $1400 a month social security checks. But it hasn't, they are months behind and offering one month of rent doesn't help the back rent or the mess. They were warned for months. So, no, the landlord hasn't been getting paid.
They are putting ALL THE OTHER RESIDENTS at risk with the mess. They were given at least 3 chances to clean up, they didn’t. Now they want sympathy. The other tenants deserve to be safe and the owners have a responsibility to them also. This is their own fault. They are NOT victims. Now they go to the ‘news’ for sympathy? Why would another place want them? They don’t pay and are unclean.
Sounds like they may need assisted living given their disabilities or to have a personal care assistant to come in to help them if they areon Medicaid. Honestly, I think assisted living is what they need.
This is so SAD. So unfortunate😭 The housing authority isn't at fault however.. They NEED to be paid their rent. Also, the place DOES need to be cleaned up. Their son can most definitely help with the cleaning.
The housing authority is responsible. This situation did not happen over night. They are housing experts and the couple should have had assistance when the problem started happening. Both have mobility issues. They are paying rent. There rent check was returned by the housing company. They should have received help.
@@carole2077ince when is it your landlords responsible it’s to clean your apartment. Entitled much??? And by the way they are behind on rent by $1300.00 not the $400 they tried to pay. I would have returned that BS check as well for 2 reasons, first the check is short the amount that they owe and second the eviction has already been processed with the s**t still in the apartment.
It seems sad they can’t move in with their son and purge or sell or toss or donate the items or maybe get a small storage unit which are always cheaper then renting if there are a few items they or their son want to save Salvation Army will pick up items. They are great whenever I’ve moved. I’m older so now whenever I move I have to get more help. There’s even places that will. Pick up junk too of items the donation places won’t take. I wonder if the mom needs to go to the hospital. Some of their things look nice so too bad the complex won’t buy some items to buy them more time. Yes Janet maybe a charity or church.
They need to get their son to come and take a bunch of that stuff to Salvation Army. The rent being overdue doesn't have anything to do with the housekeeping.
Poor baby. I am oxygen dependent as well. Even having oxygen I can barely go from point A to point B. I am 64 and never dreamed I would be in such horrible health. I can only do small task with a lot of rest time. I hope their son was successful in renting them something new. Shame on the apartment managers.
I’m on the fence in this one. I mean if the hoarding is causing a fire hazard bc EMS can’t get them out then they should have had it cleaned up. She’s laying flat on her back wearing oxygen and she needs to be sitting upright to breathe.
There are laws to protect the elderly, disabled population. SO WHY AREN'T THEY BEING ENFORCED???? THIS IS A CLEAR CASE OF ELDER ABUSE - INFLICTING GREAT HARM - THIS ACTION IS CRIMINAL ACCORDING TO ELDER ABUSE LAWS!!
LOL Taco Bell Cashiers should not be giving legal advice for this very reason. Even if such a law exists lol, it's not illegal to evict a non-paying squatter just because they're senile lol.
This breaks my heart. She can't even get up and move around without help due to health issues and he cannot move fast due to health issues. I totally understand the work a little...then have to sit down and rest...then get up and do a little bit more.....I have to do that myself on bad days. And from the looks of the inside of that apartment...they NEED HELP!! Clutter has to be REMOVED....not moved...or the problem never leaves. Neither of them are able to haul anything off...so the clutter is still there. If they were my neighbors...I would have gladly helped them....even if I myself cannot move fast. This is uncalled for and I don't get why the son could not help them clean the place up. He owes them THAT much...they are his parents. Kids should ALWAYS step in when their parents need help.
We have lost our humanity. The management company just wants to rent it out for more money. They will receive the same courtesy when they're at their lowest. Karma always goes full circle. Always. Praying 🙏 for the elderly couple, I pray that God provides a better place for both of you. ❤
I've been my husband's Caregiver for 29 years we go on a wish & a prayer. Why is Their Son not taking care of his parents???. This is Disgusting Greedy Horrible
Hoarding is a mental illness. I know a hoarder and if you make a comment about their hoarding they go ballistic. As I age I have this basic understanding: You don’t need so much and been there done that.
The same thing happened to this person I know but the daughter immediately stepped in and cleaned and decluttered the apartment. You can not mess with the housing authority because they have a list a mile long waiting for people to move it.
I feel for them. The unexpected can happen to any of us. But there are some things that just don't add up... This story wreaks of a lifetime of poor choices now coming to roost.
How can anyone watch with a good heart do elders this way very very heart breaking everyone needs a helping hand come on American people citizens of America
@@Lauren-vd4qe Yeah, so I guess just take them to the desert and leave them there, amirite? ThEyRe HoArDeRs I guess that means they get a free pass at being treated like shit instead of helped. Not like your lazy ass would lend a finger, and before you mount that high horse, I've put in my fair share of helping for the past thirty years and baby; I'm still trucking.
I have seen so many elderly like these come into nursing homes where we wonder how they managed. If we had better health care, they could be in a place that is actually giving them the care they need. They at least need a social worker that can connect with resources and help them ASAP. ❤ You have to keep us updated.🌹
60 is not elderly, they had several notices and ample opportunity. They are morbidly obese (food costs money) hoarders that I bet many have tried to help but they shut them out. Now they want sympathy because they have CHOSEN to not pay their rent first or clean up.
They definitely need help however in defense of the property owner, it cannot tolerate hazardous and unsanitary living conditions inside their properties. It is a lease violation and it can cause issues for the other tenants
If the housing authority hired a company to de-hoard the apartment, they wouldn't be able to handle that. The son obviously can't get through to them. Pushed him away.
That is SO sad, both disabled and where is the help? The compassion? Not one offer to HELP them do the physical part required that they BOTH are OBVIOUSLY unable to do on their own. 😢
What this world has become sickens me and that my kids and my grandkids have to grow up in a world.. 🤬 They need help not to be put on the streets for more problems...
As a property manager for over 10 years I can tell you that excessive clutter is a huge SAFETY and FIRE issue. If paramedics were called for serious health issue they cannot get a stretcher in /unable to get access to the person because of the hoarding/clutter that person could die. Same scenario if a fire broke out and fire rescue could not get them out in time due to clutter. All they have to do is reach out to a church and free help would have come. No comments on the son, he is useless.
People who have been so independent all those years, it is hard to ask for help. Back then it would show weakness and what would people say. Now the son is seen as a dead beat son on his responsibility, maybe this is a wake up call for him. Everything happens for a reason. Have a Blessed safe Memorial weekend.
Absolutely heartbreaking!! They are disabled and can not clean, the low income apartment should have called someone to get them the help they need!! Smdh The apartment and state should be ashamed of themselves!!! Absolutely ridiculous!!
This looks like a hoarding situation to me. I was the executor of my aunt's estate and she hoarded herself out of her home. She also hoarded the apartment she was forced to live in after her home was too full of stuff. I won't even go into the huge storage units she had. It took me, my husband, my 2 girls, my sister and her husband 2 years to clear it all up. My aunt was very wealthy so the hoarded stuff wasn't garbage, it was all very expensive stuff so we had to go through everything... people, please don't leave something like this for your children to deal with after you pass.
Why didn't the son go and clean the apartment for them on a regular basis? Children really should help take care of their disabled/elderly parents.I took care of my mom, grandma and grandpa until they passed on. It was the right thing to do. I have 2 adult sons who help me now that I'm crippled with arthritis. Family is everything.
Some people don't have it as lucky as you, I am eat up with arthritis I have four children and none of them help me what gets done gets done and I still work part-time and I'm in my sixties.
I might have tried packing and getting a storage unit if I was the son. Not sure if they would have resisted. Late rent is a problem. Social services should get involved. Moving can be so stressful.
If their son knew the serious nature of what his parents were dealing with, why didn't he go help his parents clean the place out? Were they refusing to get rid of anything? Is their son disabled, as well? This isn't a can't pay the rent issue, it's a getting rid of the junk issue. Their son took the time to call the news on the brink of their eviction, yet couldn't find the time to assist his parents in de-cluttering their home of 17 years. That's the story.
Here is my experience. If hoarding is an issue, it will take a few years of notices and photo evidence to get a judge to evict on that. Non payment of rent is the fastest way to evict, usually taking three to four months from start to finish. This is a non paying of rent issue.
Damn, talk about cold hearted and low life management. They are both elderly, ill and need help but management couldn't pick up a damn phone to help them get a case manager. SICKENING!!
Why don’t you go help them? Everyone is so full of idea’s for what someone else should do because they have never tried to work with hoarders. What you should be wishing for is that they never put that s**t in there to begin with and that they paid their rent on time seeing as its only $400 per month out of their $1400.
I would have cleaned it for them for free. What is wrong with people...why has NO ONE in the community come together to help these people. My heart goes out.
@@pegs1659 Don't I know it. People are pure evil and like GOD says lovers of money rather than lovers of GOD and their brethren. He says he doesn't care if you know the word but NOT A DOER OF THE WORD. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I would of helped clean it all up. But seems to be a horrible problem of not getting rid of stuff. I bet they hoard everything and I would not of helped if they were hoarding.
@@sherrilaird6535 God requires to help our brothers and sisters. Who are we to tell them what's irreplaceable or valuable to them. These people are older, not as agile and not physically able to do much. I have been called a hoarder because I have very nice necessities to live a normal life and a few extras. My home is immaculate and cleaned on a consistent basis. I realize only people that say that either done have what I have and another was my ex who felt I shouldn't have been able to accumulate anything once I got rid of his pathetic self. The person who O am at the heart and core would have helped regardless because I am not their judge. Neither is society. I would hope and pray that mankind is not so heartless if I was in that position. We will all age and need some assistance and help from others. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
“We contacted their son” A son? where the hell is he? They are hoarders…nobody wants to live next to that as it attracts roaches and mice. I can understand if they had no one to help, but they have a son and he didn’t even bother to help clean this mess.
Take care of people like this who couple who live here legally. It is sad that the homeless and vets, and seniors don't rate like illegal immigrants entering this. My Latino cousins came here Legally
Housing has very strict rules. They are in place to protect the tenants of the building or complex free from all types of vermin and rodents as Well as fire hazards. After the first time that they failed. The son or they should have found someone to come in and help clean that mess up. I get they are disabled. I am also. I live in housing so I also understand the rules. If these Apts aren’t kept up the costs are high for housing and other tenants in terms of bed bug control (and that is a huge problem) as well as roaches, mice, spiders and anything else that thrives in a place that’s that dirty/messy. It’s a huge inconvenience for other tenants who then end up with said vermin because of it. The housing here has done nothing wrong and it’s unfortunate but their son needs to be more involved or hire services for them in the future and see what other help their insurance may provide. My housing also has a three strike policy for this situation. And it’s not their responsibility to clean or provide cleaning services for us. It’s clearly stated in our lease what we need to do to keep the apt. It’s only fair to every other tenant living there.
I feel like ALL the elderly people are about to be evicted because social security won't be there with the debt ceiling and then all the immigrants will be given work visas and the homes of the elderly.
Not just the elderly but anyone in any age bracket whose on social security and cant make ends meet. It's about to get real serious and dangerous out here if that debt ceilin isn't raised!
I'm an apartment manager and manage over 100 units. My community is market, not low-income, so I know it's a different situation. But sadly, there seems to be more to this story than we see here. Yes, they are disabled and yes, they are seniors, but it does seem like this has been an on-going issue with housekeeping that went on for a while. I'm sure they tried, but unfortunately due to fair housing you have to have rules in place and treat everyone consistently. Housekeeping rules are in place to protect the residents (in the event of a fire or medical emergency), other neighboring apartments (insect activity and smell) and the property itself. It's so sad and heartbreaking. I wish someone in their family, perhaps their son, had hired someone to help them clean up and clean out to meet the standards that were being required of them. And if they didn't want to part with their belongings, it was their family's job to try and make them understand what was at stake. We don't know that it didn't happen, but it doesn't seem like it. Between this and back owed rent, the housing authority had probably run out of options and had no choice but to act. This is the worst part of the job, without a doubt.
This isn't their's fault just because they are sick housings authorization you just needs some one to come over and put a cleaning up into the house. Sending prayers to the family go help support them over their struggles.
I'm pretty sure the Housing Authority has dealt with this issue before so how come they don't have Resources available for this type of situation? They could have asked a Church or local Volunteer group to come & help out instead of evicting them. This situation was totally avoidable.
FLORIDA Housing Authorities have people living in these units that have never contributed with any work or paid tax’s in this country. Yet those that have can’t get a place to live. 💙🇺🇸
PEOPLE NEED TO START HELPING THE DISABLED AND SENIORS.
Yes.they. Do as we Never know what suitation we end 🤔 up in as we grow older 😢
Really sad eh
Right but they’re giving money to illegals.
They do help😢 but they are sick there horders ,
DAM RIGHT
@@rochelle3071 Who helped?
THEY SHOULD HAVE SOMEONE HELP THEM SINCE THEY ARE GOING THROUGH SURGERIES AND HEALTH ISSUES.
SENDING PRAYERS TO THEM.
Amen 🙏🙌
*For* them not to them, and I agree with you.
Question.... Why is the son calling the news media as opposed to going over and cleaning his parents apartment ? If he can't do it. I'm positive they can get someone to help go by and clean. The state will even send someone over
Probably because he's a lazy POS. 🍎 --> 🌳
😂 Their son probably did that as a hail mary pass so that he doesn't have to take 'em in. You have people living like this, then everyone wants to get mad at landlords when they don't want to rent to Section 8 people.
Maybe the son is also disabled!
My thoughts exactly. They gave them a lot of time.
He stated he may have found them another place. Imagine if they are in their 60's, he, in 30's (?) may have his own lives and family, and work and finances in this current do or die climate.
It's hard to clean when your sick
Social Services should be helping with this.
I would think so. I work for social services and do that but lots of people are hoarders and will not let their things go. We can’t force them to.
SS will not take care of this! They can go to a nursing home or adult living!
Social services in Tennessee is a joke. The governor gives his rich friends the contracts and the $$$$$’s instead of helping the people of Tennessee. Bill Lee doesn’t care about his constituents only cares about getting his friends more yacht money.
Unfortunately ss does not help
100%!
Sad. I hope people in their community see this story and helps them. We need a follow-up on this story.
Yes please we need a follow up on they're health and happiness please we all are very concerned thank you God bless them and protect them❤🙏
Help them, don't evict them. That is so wrong.
No, it's really not. I just left a comment explaining exactly why it's not.
I agree
Exactly someone should have reached out to Hoarders to help this couple out
The lazy son needs to empty all the junk. He had three chances to do this for his parents or pay a company to clean the unit so they could stay.
@@craig162 I left a very long comment saying the same thing you just did regarding the "concerned son." 🙄And I understand it's sad that senior citizens are being evicted but then again people are forgetting a few things, like the fact that YES this IS a fire hazard, YES this IS a huge horde that brings in all kinds of nasty things such as rodents, bugs, even disease.... ALL of these things not only endanger THIS couple, but what about the health and safety of others living in this complex? Aren't THEY also somebody's parents or grandparents? And let's talk about the rent arrearage- what's up with that? They both make enough to cover the rent, the news report confirmed it. This is a low-income housing facility that they both can afford, so why are they behind? Nahhh, I'm sorry, and I'm sure I'll get attacked for saying this, but this "poor couple" here have been behaving quite irresponsibly, and now they expect everyone to feel sorry for them and blame everyone else for their actions....🤨
As I said in my other comment, look at it this way:
Would any of you viewers want YOUR parents or grandparents living next door to these two? Hmmmm?....
I wouldn't.
These two people should be in assisted living housing, not on their own. Cleaning up is just one aspect of daily life. Bathing, getting groceries, making meals, etc are all sometimes too much for seniors. I hope these people can find someone to help them.
Assisted living is not cheap, I paid $4,500 for 18 months after my coma(5 months) , Brain aneurysm with brain surgery in 3 places. Open heart, hysterectomy ( they thought I had cervical cancer) This is fire hazard. They are behind 3 months of $400& change , if they can’t pay that? No way they can pay any part of assisted living. I paid $1,000 extra for nursing care, $3,500 for room. It’s dbl that now. It’s the son, not management. My mom loved angels and stuffed animals, living in senior building. Every time she was in hospital or out the apartment, I was throwing a bag out , smh
Most likely income not enough for asst living. It's very high
They have too much stuff
I’m sympathetic. I cleaned out my dad/mom’s house and they had accumulated a lot of stuff. My question, why didn’t their son come and help clean up or hire someone to assist. Due to their income, I was able to get a lady to come in and clean for my parents and I traveled from Minnesota to Chicago for years to help out.
You have a compassion heart that’s why! Sadly sounds like their son is not helping enough
He's not helping for a reason. Imagine growing up like this. This didn't just start
Good question
Because he doesn't need them anymore or they didn't take care of him so he paying them back
Your a good person
This is what happens when you can’t own your own home. It’s appalling.
There’s even less help support aid n more work n cost esp at their age to own their own place though.
You never own your own home. Government owns it
@@reb-kz6qq said the lifetime renter.
When able bodied humans take h such harsh attitudes towards our elderly,and sick,and disabled is wrong..if people continue with these negative feelings and opinions..just think..by the time you get old,euthanasia will be a mandated thing.Seek Jesus,and do good.Read THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT.
Sorry for the bad spelli g..I am OLD, and cannot see good.
They needed help not an Eviction‼️ They can’t clean up and where is their son!!! Shame on anyone forsaking their parents. I pray a breakthrough for this couple🙏🏾
Weeeeelllll..not so fast. I don't know about these people, but my parents are on their own. I had to cease all contact with them for my own mental health. I grew up in a very abusive household, and the verbal, emotional, psychological continued into my 50's.
We don't know what they did to their son. We don't know if they want his help.
@@shawnmayer7849 I like your comment. We just don't know the back story. Why she became the way she is. You probably right. She probably was abusing her son. Karma came back.
Majority of the time elderly people won’t let you touch their belongings let alone clean up or throw some stuff away. Elderly tend to hold on to things. My heart goes out to them because they do need help but we shouldn’t be so quick to blame the son.
I agree with everyone else. We don't know their story. What if their son is in no condition to barely help himself. 😢
I wish there’s people to volunteer to clear up the clutter. They should gotten help. It’s heartless to evict the disabled.
It's an inhumane act. And people wonder what's wrong with the world. If you aren't rich, they don't want you around.
@@deborahlauterbach6156there were rules to living in the low cost living housing. Those rules are to keep them AND their neighbors safe. Hoarder fires rage out of control. What happened to them was sad but ultimately their own choice. Throw your stuff out or end up homeless 🤷🏿♂️
There may not be any helping these people. They look like hoarders. The son needs to step up and do something!
Seniors should be protected!
Seniors and Those who are handicapped.
go clean up for them
they should clean after themselves, too. That mountain of trash didn't happen over night. Same with their weight, both morbidly obese. They did it to themselves. They'd never make it out if the place caught on fire, might kill the neighbors, too. This is 100% unsafe and 100% preventable. The son called the news, why didn't he help clean that stuff up. I saw a dozen folded up shopping bags lined up, those could catch fire in a second. They'll clean now, since they have to move. They created this problem for themselves.
I agree with you!! My grandma is widowed she survives off her ssi. She lives in apt the landlord just raised her rent to 1400. They know her issue and don't care they keep threating if her back rent isn't paid they will get her evicted. She just turned 90 and barely.can walk. The last thing a senior should worry about especially at this point in their lives is being evicted. This world is turning into a horrible one
There not seniors they are in there early sixties
It's a shame what this Country has become now.
What do you do for others?
@@TragicallyDelicious What do YOU do for others?
So true
"Has become"? Or what it was built on to begin with....
Agree. It really is. (As I was growing up, it was the adult children who brought their elder parents into their homes for their remaining years.) My grandmother actually gave up her bedroom so her mother could have it when they had to sell the farm. My grandmother made her room in the attic from that day forward. It's a true way of life for generational love. I too brought my parents into my home when they became ill and couldn't take care of themselves. As I had been a single mom for years, and worked two jobs, I made it work. I wouldn't have had it any other way. (But today, so many just think parents are in their way and an inconvenience. It's heartbreaking. God love this couple. May God Bless this couple and find them the help they need. In Jesus name. Amen. Heartbreaking.
They need help....not eviction
They need both!! 🤢
theyre hoarders; they WONT let anyone touch their stuff
Theses are older people with heath problems house authority need to be kicked in the ass
@@Lauren-vd4qe Exactly.
It's all junk they refuse to part with. Their putting their neighbors in jeopardy. It's obvious if the landlord won't take their check this has been an on going issue & everyone wants them out.
@@annahgibbus8 EXACTLY! the so called health condition is caused by overeating, its common sense. the trash and too much stuff is lack of common courtesy to their landlord and their neighbors, it incurs bugs, rodents, mold, etc that then start infesting their neighbors.
It looks like a hoarder situation to me and that's not easy convincing them to get rid of things, however making a sickly couple that's been their for 17y get out is inhumane and shameful 😮😮😮
That hoarding is a big issue n not everyone is sympathetic 😮
Exactly what I said…
Bedbugs go from apartment to apartment. Probably had mice too. I cleaned apartments like theirs. They were getting "Meals on Wheels" and most of the time it was thrown out, but they had $ for Subway..sad, but too many don't lift a finger to help themselves.
An in-home healthcare person can help with their care. APS should be helping with the situation along with Drs. orders, medicare can cover some help as well. It's clutter.
Yes. Agree completely. They must have had their inspectiions, and apparently it was allowed to pile up until it was too late. So we don't blame the couple. God Bless and may their Angels send them the help they need.
If they are disabled, they can get other assistance for housekeeping, shopping, etc.
really? i am disabled...friends can't be bothered...even though I have done a lot for them....churches don't have the personnel, social services is worthless....i was even treated like a criminal for not taking out my able bodied neighbors trash....who else should I ask.....
Office for the aging can evaluate them and offer services.
Really? Where?
Not everywhere. Sadly.
@@BrittneyDeShea420 wrong. apply through SS, the same people who pay tour disability
Wow , this is so sad .
A lady I know was evicted from her housing authority 3 bedroom home .
She was a horrible hoarder!
They gave her sooooo many chances ! Went to court many times , neighbors and her kids helped , but it was last a week or 2 .
But the crazy part is , that she was allowed to keep 2 foster kids ! A new born , then his sister . Social workers seen the condition of the house but still let the kids stay there !!!
Long story short , while she was in court for the millionth time, they cleaned out her house . She came home to nothing .
She can't say they didn't give her a chance !
Hoarding is a mental illness.
I wonder if this couple's son tried to help get the house in order ?
Hoarders will fight and raise Cain when you try to get rid of their stuff that the really don't need and needs to be thrown out because of bad condition.
I pray for this couple that they will get the help they need .
Most times , landlords will not rent to people who are known hoarders and do not pay their rent .
🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐
@April Zollner I was thinking the same that they didn't want the son taking anything out of that place
I pray that God Almighty bless them and send them the help they desperately need.
🙏
Lol. That’s not going to help.
@@Anna-pz9ry Look at you being wrong. And prayed for; you need the Lord.
Does God teach people how to clean and pay their bills on time? I guess he does through the eviction process so your prayers have been answered… 😂😂😂
As a small time landlord (garage apartment) I have some thoughts. We used all of our savings plus took out a loan to convert our attached garage into a 2B1B ‘apartment’. If anyone put themselves and us at risk of fire, pests, and don’t even pay rent while we’re paying a mortgage, I’d want them out. I get it- tug at peoples’ heartstrings and ask landlords to turn a blind eye to hoarding & hazards and let them live there for free while struggling to pay the mortgage. I’m a 41 yr old person struggling w chronic pain and the inability to work. We DEPEND on rental income. If we get kicked out of our house, guess what- renters do too!
Definitely agree with you. A hoarding situation like this puts everyone’s safety at risk. I hope you find good decent people to rent to, background checks etc., because people like this whether disabled or not need to respect the property and the rights of others
I am glad that you are well while dealing with chronic pain. However, please get off your high horse. You don’t know what there physical situation is, chronic pain and bedridden is not the same by a long shot. This is an easy fix! Period social services can do a clean out for the disabled and just bill them for the service. It sounds like you think they are lazy. You don’t know what someone is going through unless you walk a mile in their shoes.
Jordan Victoria is a perfect example of why you should never give anyone a chance. They will not only demand it and feel entitled to it, they'll get angry at you for not giving them more for free than you already have. The poor only know how to take. They don't know or care to contribute. Their entire world is "what can others do for me!!!".
@@sneksteppy ha, I hadn't even seen his/her comment. You're so right.
@@jordanvictoria5 I'm sorry, my "high horse"? Not wanting to lose my home (my husband's childhood home, actually), send my animals to the pound where they'd possibly be killed, and make my renters homeless, means I'm on a "high horse"? 🤣 And you say "chronic pain and bedridden is not the same". You have no clue. I've been bedridden for months at a time. I'm 10 yrs on in dealing w this crap, had my 1st surgery at age 35, had yrs of symptoms bordering on CRPS (look it up, it's called the Suicide Disease, which by the grace of God I didn't). So knock it off. I don't presume to know what you're going through. Why don't you give that courtesy to others? My house isn't yours to tell me what I can & can't do w it. Go purchase your own place to rent out & you can keep destructive tenants there all you want.
But they will let the drug dealers stay!¡!
Exactly truth's
They got 💲💲💲
Dear Lord!!!Please send immediate help to these elderly ppl😢😢😢
If family member can help them move, why not help them clean stuff out before they were evicted?
Hoarders are not easy to work with
bc theyre HOARDERS!! they refuse to let anyone touch or throw out their stuff
@@Lauren-vd4qe it looks like they are bedridden. How could they stop anyone from cleaning?
Because it wasn't about cleaning, it was about non payment of rent. Four months worth and an extension going beyond eviction day. Folks here can help out. They can set up a fund me account to pay their rent.
@@heehaw8401 bc they SCREAM and YELL etc if u touch their stuff! have you EVER dealt with hoarders?
Omg. This is hoarding. As a 66-year-old with aches and pains, including both bad knees not yet replaced, I clean intermittently as well as I can as I can’t stand for long periods of time. I used to be able to cut grass and bushes for hours at a time… now only 30 minutes at a time, but I get the job done. I see the future. Our children shouldn’t be left with the clutter to clean up. That’s why I’m doing it now so they won’t. I’m surprised that people allow themselves to get into this situation. NOT shame on their son, he shouldn’t have been left to fix this. Speaking as a nearly disabled person who’s had 3 stents implanted in 2 procedures within 4 days - 4/15/18-4/18/18. Husband is totally disabled.
Did the same. Getting rid of a lifetime collection of antiques and family memorabilia that my only son doesn't want. Should've started in my 50's though, not mid 60's.
Eviction shouldn't be the solution. The need help. Senior's should be protected🙏
You should move them into your house then they can hoard as much as they want and not pay. Problem solved.
Owner probably wants to evict them so he can modernize the apt. and charge more rent for it.
They both need to be in a nursing home before they start a fire.
@A-Thomas Exactly people should practice what they preach
My mom has COPD , She just moves very slow but she gets the job done and doesn't let things clutter up until it's too late 😢
If it can be brought in, it can be taken out. The son could help throw things out. When they move, they should throw some things out and be more mindful. It is a fire hazard and can bring in roaches. Anyone behind in rent runs the chance of eviction. Sad for them, but maybe someone can help them manage things better in the future. Sad that no one offered help before it was too late.
Right. It appears as though this couple can not live independently, especially the wife. Social services should have helped them get into a nursing home.
OR something like it..but they would because they!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DON'T HAVE ANY $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$..... THATS THIS WORLD WANTs...isn't this a SHAME.....
@@barbsyorkiesthey get 1,400$ between them both
a lot may have been brought in when they were healthier...
@@lucreziavilante5993 thats not enough these days even if rent is subsidized. 😞
Companies like that will receive swift vengeance from God. It is horrible to operate with no heart.
I believe they will one day absolutely
Shame on them, they will help foreigners more than they help elderly Americans
And people keep voting for this politicians that don’t help like democrats
And where did your ancestors come from?
This country helps other countries not the citizens here. Such a shame
@@DontUNVME wherever they came from they came legal!! Ellis island port of entry with documents and a sponsor to financially support them. NO FREE RIDE!!! and everyone that came some didn't get in. No IMMIGRANT is to be dependent on TAXPAYERS!! Our laws
Ridiculous, irresponsible, bigoted statement.
United States of America has lost its humanity 😢.
Yes😢it has
Do it Lord for this senior citizen couple!. Give them resources!. Send help to them so they can downsize their belongings!. Shalom!.
Amen and Amen
Amen
Will God come down with a vacuum?
Amen
A-men 👏 A-men 👏 ToGodBeTheGlory
These people need help, and they should get it! Evicting them is absolutely heartless!!
Retirement home apartments are extremely nice, I wouldn't mind living in one.
Then they should’ve cleaned out when they were told to 3 different times. They are not victims. The rest of the apartments are at risk and the owners are left with no choice if they can’t do what they’re supposed to. The rest of the residents matter too. Bugs, rodents and fire hazards put everyone else’s lives at risk. Don’t the others matter too? They didn’t comply, now there are consequences. They want sympathy, they should’ve done what was asked. Sad? Yes, but you can’t just do what you want then complain about what happens when you do
Absolutely!!❤😢
Also where I'm a trapped someone tricked me into here there was tons of other people's things out back that have been burned I think have been used wrongly, they can threaten me whenever they feel like it and I'm doing nothing wrong whatsoever, but repeatedly put fear in me, I only have hopes and apartment will call so I can live again
Sounds like they were given ample opportunity. They could have paid someone $100 to help or their son could have helped. The housing department have not done anything wrong.
Exactly and everyone is acting as if they're not in the WRONG!!
Exactly
I tend to agree
These people worked all their lives paid their bills and taxes. Now they are elderly and sick. She looks as if she can't move. I feel sorry for them. One day it could be you.
Their son might live a couple hundred miles away working. You don't know
I hope there's somebody out there that can help these people God bless you both. 🙏
This is a hoarding problem. They had 3 chances to clean out the house, since they failed it looks like they have the typical hoarder problem, not being able to let go of things. Unfortunate.
But it is a fire hazard and probably an invite for rodents and pests. And the safety of the neighbors has priority over their "stuff". Easy to say it is unfair to evict them as long as you are not the direct neighbor...
If you have ever lived door to door with a hoarder-it's a nightmare.
Also they didn't talk much about the unpaid rent...
I agree No one is mentioning the rent as well as the fact that they were given plenty of time Obesity is a real problem in the USA They are not that old! Its a hoarding issue which in turn is a fire issue Hoarders do not like to let things go There are many dsides to this story and why dd not the son clean up?? They will go into another apt and do the same thing -
@@lisamac8503 If they can get another low income unit. It will be hard with this economy.
You nailed it they don't want to let of anything and has no value without a home .I was like that got a storage unit price went up
it took me years to escape that environment its easy just to sit and do nothing .A clean house adds years to your health .
Thank you so much very very well said!!!!!!!! It’s always easy until it’s on our doorstep!
You see their health condition.
They need to be in an assisted living facility. This apartment is hoarded. Someone needs to step in and help them.
A living facility is a great idea, but thousands and thousands of seniors monthly social security won't cover the costs. I blame this on the govt, for not balancing the monthly incomes against the current cost of living. So sad.
Someone should help them clean instead of eviction. This is how our elderly and veterans are being treated All to allow the illegals to be given free rent,food stamps and medical. 🙏🏽
Not true.
Good luck trying to clean out the apartment of a hoarder.
@@gayleday861 what's not true
@@missf4681 ...illegals getting food stamps. I worked for DFACS in Arizona and they do not get benefits unless they prove citizenship.
I'm "elderly" and I do not need any handouts or help from anyone. It is a mindset.
That's so sad. They need to hire a company to help them it's weird that they wouldn't be protected from being evicted when they are elderly
And bed ridden.they both ill😮 Sooo sad 😢
So they are three months behind in rent. It's not about housekeeping. And no, you cannot pay one months rent if you are supposed to pay three months. Once the eviction process starts, no rent can be accepted. So here is a tip for all renters...pay your rent first, utilities second, then the rest is yours.
Wondering if they fell behind on rent because due out of pocket costs for medications? Payers that thy will be blessed with a new home.
Yet your made to pay back rent if it goes in front of a judge
you can pay your rent or mortgage first and still be evicted. just because you're paying doesn't mean the person you're paying is placing those payments where they're supposed to go. never say never
@@Anglynn74 I always paid rent and/or mortgage, never had issues in over 45 years. So can't relate to why that would happen. I suppose I always placed the payments where they were supposed to go.
@@melanieroberts2221 There is a reason for that. No monies can be accepted during the eviction process. If money is taken, then the entire eviction process ends. Not too many landlords/banks expect back rent after eviction, it's mostly proper protocol by the courts. The easiest way to evict someone is by non payment of rent, judges understand money very well. Hoarding situations can take years to evict.
Where is adult services? This isn't a housekeeping issue this is an at risk adult situation. The housing authority should have called for an adult welfare check immediately rather than making demands that these people can't fix. If you know anyone who is physically limited or elderly please don't hesitate to offer help. People who are ill, elderly or injured are often isolated from support. They needed a home health aid and a purging. I hope they find a solution that doesn't put them in danger
I have a feeling that the key word to the answer to your question is "Tennessee."
Just happened to me ... Prayers for this couple
They only have $1400 a month to live on!! No wonder they can't pay rent!
their food bill for a day must be n the $100's.
They are hoarders. Why do people think it's the son's problem? Hoarders don't tell people that they are hoarders. They had 3 chances to throw those things away and they didn't. Sad but they had to be evicted and a judge agreed.
Exactly they chose that crap over a roof over their heads
You have a point I have family members who are hoarders it’s crazy how they react when you offer to help them clean up I’ve backed off more times than I can count I finally stopped I tell them no when they ask if I’ll help them clean
It looks like they are physically unable to clean up. That’s why family should have stepped up to help.
In the beginning of the video it said they are in their 60s. They look to be in their upper 80s and completely incapable of doing anything by themselves. They clearly should not be living alone and for a long time.
@@heehaw8401 Have you ever met hoarders? They don't allow anything to be throw away. They most likely didn't tell their family until after the 3rd failed inspection. At that time it's too late. It's their fault 100%. The son is finding them a new place to stay but the hoarding must stop. If they are hoarders they will be in the same predicament.
The son should have already sent a cleaning crew in to help his debilitated parents. I’m 69. I still get around and I’m driving a school bus. But ever since the Covid lockdown I’ve been not as agile as I was. I would hate to be treated as if I were worthless. Senior citizens need help and understanding, not booted out into the street.
he's a deadbeat. but these parents probably did him wrong.
This is so heartbreaking. they just need some help! remember when communities would come together for one another. now we don't even know our neighbors. imagine if people could have come together and helped clean that place up for them!
This is so sad, I understand the landlord has to be paid, and have a right to a safe and clean property, but I still would have a hard time sleeping at night if I put them out. I hope they work something out and recieve the help they need.
They we're being paid
@@jaynestewart-js6by They are $1272 behind in rent that's only $407 a month, which should be paid from their $1400 a month social security checks. But it hasn't, they are months behind and offering one month of rent doesn't help the back rent or the mess. They were warned for months. So, no, the landlord hasn't been getting paid.
I don't feel bad for them. They're a fire hazard and lazy.
They are putting ALL THE OTHER RESIDENTS at risk with the mess. They were given at least 3 chances to clean up, they didn’t. Now they want sympathy. The other tenants deserve to be safe and the owners have a responsibility to them also. This is their own fault. They are NOT victims. Now they go to the ‘news’ for sympathy? Why would another place want them? They don’t pay and are unclean.
Sounds like they may need assisted living given their disabilities or to have a personal care assistant to come in to help them if they areon Medicaid. Honestly, I think assisted living is what they need.
It's certainly what they need, but it's also certainly NOT what they can afford. Assisted living costs a fortune and most states won't cover it.
This is so SAD.
So unfortunate😭
The housing authority isn't at fault however..
They NEED to be paid their rent.
Also, the place DOES need to be cleaned up.
Their son can most definitely help with the cleaning.
The housing authority is responsible. This situation did not happen over night. They are housing experts and the couple should have had assistance when the problem started happening. Both have mobility issues. They are paying rent. There rent check was returned by the housing company. They should have received help.
They are paying they just need help with clutter
@@carole2077 They're behind in rent like 1,300 and housing didn't want there check they give to them in March.
@@crystalrusmisel1832 So you didn’t listen to the 2 minute news article.
@@carole2077ince when is it your landlords responsible it’s to clean your apartment. Entitled much??? And by the way they are behind on rent by $1300.00 not the $400 they tried to pay. I would have returned that BS check as well for 2 reasons, first the check is short the amount that they owe and second the eviction has already been processed with the s**t still in the apartment.
I can relate to their inability to keep up with housework with a disability. I have COPD and it takes me 2 days just to vacuum 1 room.
This is more than housework. They’re stubborn folk who don’t want to cooperate.
Such a shame, cannot family help out. If not surely there is a charity that could send people to help.
Catholic Community Services
@@jodybogdanovich4333 their jews.
@@stumack9755 Most faith-based charities--particularly Catholic ones--don't care what religion you espouse.
It seems sad they can’t move in with their son and purge or sell or toss or donate the items or maybe get a small storage unit which are always cheaper then renting if there are a few items they or their son want to save Salvation Army will pick up items. They are great whenever I’ve moved. I’m older so now whenever I move I have to get more help. There’s even places that will. Pick up junk too of items the donation places won’t take. I wonder if the mom needs to go to the hospital. Some of their things look nice so too bad the complex won’t buy some items to buy them more time. Yes Janet maybe a charity or church.
This pisses me off so much!!! Instead of having compassion for others, there’s people that do this… there has to be something that can be done
Sad truth if you don't own a home you will never retire. When your old you will be priced out of the market. Blessed to own a home free and clear.
Amen to that
They need to get their son to come and take a bunch of that stuff to Salvation Army.
The rent being overdue doesn't have anything to do with the housekeeping.
City Manager, Mayor, county commissioner, judges someone HELP THESE PEOPLE!!!
Poor baby. I am oxygen dependent as well. Even having oxygen I can barely go from point A to point B. I am 64 and never dreamed I would be in such horrible health. I can only do small task with a lot of rest time. I hope their son was successful in renting them something new. Shame on the apartment managers.
Hi, Ann, but you've got assistance to help you, correct? Most health insurance companies will assist in home care services.
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I’m on the fence in this one. I mean if the hoarding is causing a fire hazard bc EMS can’t get them out then they should have had it cleaned up. She’s laying flat on her back wearing oxygen and she needs to be sitting upright to breathe.
There are laws to protect the elderly, disabled population.
SO WHY AREN'T THEY BEING ENFORCED????
THIS IS A CLEAR CASE OF ELDER ABUSE - INFLICTING GREAT HARM - THIS ACTION IS CRIMINAL ACCORDING TO ELDER ABUSE LAWS!!
LOL Taco Bell Cashiers should not be giving legal advice for this very reason. Even if such a law exists lol, it's not illegal to evict a non-paying squatter just because they're senile lol.
This breaks my heart. She can't even get up and move around without help due to health issues and he cannot move fast due to health issues. I totally understand the work a little...then have to sit down and rest...then get up and do a little bit more.....I have to do that myself on bad days. And from the looks of the inside of that apartment...they NEED HELP!! Clutter has to be REMOVED....not moved...or the problem never leaves. Neither of them are able to haul anything off...so the clutter is still there. If they were my neighbors...I would have gladly helped them....even if I myself cannot move fast. This is uncalled for and I don't get why the son could not help them clean the place up. He owes them THAT much...they are his parents. Kids should ALWAYS step in when their parents need help.
We have lost our humanity. The management company just wants to rent it out for more money. They will receive the same courtesy when they're at their lowest. Karma always goes full circle. Always. Praying 🙏 for the elderly couple, I pray that God provides a better place for both of you. ❤
I've been my husband's Caregiver for 29 years we go on a wish & a prayer. Why is Their Son not taking care of his parents???. This is Disgusting Greedy Horrible
Hoarding is a mental illness. I know a hoarder and if you make a comment about their hoarding they go ballistic. As I age I have this basic understanding: You don’t need so much and been there done that.
The same thing happened to this person I know but the daughter immediately stepped in and cleaned and decluttered the apartment. You can not mess with the housing authority because they have a list a mile long waiting for people to move it.
I feel for them. The unexpected can happen to any of us. But there are some things that just don't add up... This story wreaks of a lifetime of poor choices now coming to roost.
They knew from the first letter they neeeded to clean up.. those housing do have standards
That place didn't get in that condition in a year. It looks like hoarders.
YUP. THIS IS HOARDER BEHAVIOR. N IT IS A DAMN FIRE HAZARD.
They are not even that old… their son should’ve thrown all the junk out
No 60 is not old, but if you are disabled it can feel like 90.
How can anyone watch with a good heart do elders this way very very heart breaking everyone needs a helping hand come on American people citizens of America
Immensely reprehensible heartbreaking and inhumane behavior on many levels
theyre hoarders
@@Lauren-vd4qe Yeah, so I guess just take them to the desert and leave them there, amirite? ThEyRe HoArDeRs I guess that means they get a free pass at being treated like shit instead of helped. Not like your lazy ass would lend a finger, and before you mount that high horse, I've put in my fair share of helping for the past thirty years and baby; I'm still trucking.
I agree, it is reprehensible to not pay your rent and live in filth.
I have seen so many elderly like these come into nursing homes where we wonder how they managed. If we had better health care, they could be in a place that is actually giving them the care they need. They at least need a social worker that can connect with resources and help them ASAP. ❤ You have to keep us updated.🌹
This should never happen period, inexcusable period. Their elderly. Completely disgusting & sickening. They need help not eviction.
60 is not elderly, they had several notices and ample opportunity. They are morbidly obese (food costs money) hoarders that I bet many have tried to help but they shut them out. Now they want sympathy because they have CHOSEN to not pay their rent first or clean up.
They were told what to do in order to stay, they didn’t do it. Now they face consequences. Period
This is a lesson, prepare for your future.
This should be an example to live a minimalistic life....
This is not right we've to do better, shameful. Where are the kids?
They definitely need help however in defense of the property owner, it cannot tolerate hazardous and unsanitary living conditions inside their properties. It is a lease violation and it can cause issues for the other tenants
So in other words you don't give a hoot about anyone. So lame
Just send someone to help them. How sad. People really do not care
u go!
In the future, resident and /or leasing office should contact senior services with help to remove the items. Department of Aging, Human Services etc.
If the housing authority hired a company to de-hoard the apartment, they wouldn't be able to handle that. The son obviously can't get through to them. Pushed him away.
That is SO sad, both disabled and where is the help? The compassion? Not one offer to HELP them do the physical part required that they BOTH are OBVIOUSLY unable to do on their own. 😢
What this world has become sickens me and that my kids and my grandkids have to grow up in a world.. 🤬
They need help not to be put on the streets for more problems...
As a property manager for over 10 years I can tell you that excessive clutter is a huge SAFETY and FIRE issue.
If paramedics were called for serious health issue they cannot get a stretcher in /unable to get access to the person because of the hoarding/clutter that person could die. Same scenario if a fire broke out and fire rescue could not get them out in time due to clutter. All they have to do is reach out to a church and free help would have come. No comments on the son, he is useless.
People who have been so independent all those years, it is hard to ask for help. Back then it would show weakness and what would people say. Now the son is seen as a dead beat son on his responsibility, maybe this is a wake up call for him. Everything happens for a reason. Have a Blessed safe Memorial weekend.
I wish people would stop attacking the Son. Ever think that maybe he doesn't live nearby and probably has a Job & a family to attend to as well?
Absolutely heartbreaking!!
They are disabled and can not clean, the low income apartment should have called someone to get them the help they need!! Smdh
The apartment and state should be ashamed of themselves!!!
Absolutely ridiculous!!
Please dear Lord help these people.🙌🙌❤️❤️
This looks like a hoarding situation to me. I was the executor of my aunt's estate and she hoarded herself out of her home. She also hoarded the apartment she was forced to live in after her home was too full of stuff. I won't even go into the huge storage units she had. It took me, my husband, my 2 girls, my sister and her husband 2 years to clear it all up. My aunt was very wealthy so the hoarded stuff wasn't garbage, it was all very expensive stuff so we had to go through everything... people, please don't leave something like this for your children to deal with after you pass.
she cant even sit up for the interview let alone clean to avoid homelessness.
Yet they managed to get the stuff inside!!?? 🤔 They had help and decided to not throw enough out and you're making excuses??? 🥴
Help them!! They need a cleaner in the area to help. Heartbreaking 💔
Why didn't the son go and clean the apartment for them on a regular basis? Children really should help take care of their disabled/elderly parents.I took care of my mom, grandma and grandpa until they passed on. It was the right thing to do. I have 2 adult sons who help me now that I'm crippled with arthritis. Family is everything.
Some people don't have it as lucky as you, I am eat up with arthritis I have four children and none of them help me what gets done gets done and I still work part-time and I'm in my sixties.
@Sandi B you must be a terrible person for all of your children not to help you.
I might have tried packing and getting a storage unit if I was the son. Not sure if they would have resisted. Late rent is a problem. Social services should get involved. Moving can be so stressful.
If their son knew the serious nature of what his parents were dealing with, why didn't he go help his parents clean the place out? Were they refusing to get rid of anything? Is their son disabled, as well? This isn't a can't pay the rent issue, it's a getting rid of the junk issue. Their son took the time to call the news on the brink of their eviction, yet couldn't find the time to assist his parents in de-cluttering their home of 17 years. That's the story.
Most likley the wont let anyone touch their "junk"
Here is my experience. If hoarding is an issue, it will take a few years of notices and photo evidence to get a judge to evict on that. Non payment of rent is the fastest way to evict, usually taking three to four months from start to finish. This is a non paying of rent issue.
Damn, talk about cold hearted and low life management. They are both elderly, ill and need help but management couldn't pick up a damn phone to help them get a case manager. SICKENING!!
This is so sad. I wish the son could have helped them clean and keep the apartment when they got the first letter
Right!!
Why don’t you go help them? Everyone is so full of idea’s for what someone else should do because they have never tried to work with hoarders. What you should be wishing for is that they never put that s**t in there to begin with and that they paid their rent on time seeing as its only $400 per month out of their $1400.
@@A-Thomas Amen!
Probably they won't throw things away
Very sad. They are both disable to do much. There should be a heart. A little act of kindness goes a long way. It comes back to you abdunantly .
I would have cleaned it for them for free. What is wrong with people...why has NO ONE in the community come together to help these people. My heart goes out.
You are a wonderful human being, but unfortunately there ate not many people like you these days.
Amen
@@pegs1659 Don't I know it. People are pure evil and like GOD says lovers of money rather than lovers of GOD and their brethren. He says he doesn't care if you know the word but NOT A DOER OF THE WORD. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I would of helped clean it all up. But seems to be a horrible problem of not getting rid of stuff. I bet they hoard everything and I would not of helped if they were hoarding.
@@sherrilaird6535 God requires to help our brothers and sisters. Who are we to tell them what's irreplaceable or valuable to them. These people are older, not as agile and not physically able to do much. I have been called a hoarder because I have very nice necessities to live a normal life and a few extras. My home is immaculate and cleaned on a consistent basis. I realize only people that say that either done have what I have and another was my ex who felt I shouldn't have been able to accumulate anything once I got rid of his pathetic self. The person who O am at the heart and core would have helped regardless because I am not their judge. Neither is society. I would hope and pray that mankind is not so heartless if I was in that position. We will all age and need some assistance and help from others. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
“We contacted their son” A son? where the hell is he? They are hoarders…nobody wants to live next to that as it attracts roaches and mice. I can understand if they had no one to help, but they have a son and he didn’t even bother to help clean this mess.
He’s tired I can’t blame him.
I mean most hoarders won't let you. And he can't physically take their stuff, that's stealing. (did you not think of that?)
Exactly
They should have qualified for help. This world is wrong in so many ways. Where was social services. Praying they got moved and in a nice safe place.
Take care of people like this who couple who live here legally. It is sad that the homeless and vets, and seniors don't rate like illegal immigrants entering this. My Latino cousins came here Legally
I'm a Veteran. There is $$$ for both. Don't blame immigrants for lack of humanity.
Housing has very strict rules. They are in place to protect the tenants of the building or complex free from all types of vermin and rodents as Well as fire hazards. After the first time that they failed. The son or they should have found someone to come in and help clean that mess up. I get they are disabled. I am also. I live in housing so I also understand the rules. If these Apts aren’t kept up the costs are high for housing and other tenants in terms of bed bug control (and that is a huge problem) as well as roaches, mice, spiders and anything else that thrives in a place that’s that dirty/messy. It’s a huge inconvenience for other tenants who then end up with said vermin because of it. The housing here has done nothing wrong and it’s unfortunate but their son needs to be more involved or hire services for them in the future and see what other help their insurance may provide. My housing also has a three strike policy for this situation. And it’s not their responsibility to clean or provide cleaning services for us. It’s clearly stated in our lease what we need to do to keep the apt. It’s only fair to every other tenant living there.
I feel like ALL the elderly people are about to be evicted because social security won't be there with the debt ceiling and then all the immigrants will be given work visas and the homes of the elderly.
There's always been an agenda, it's just now revealing itself
Not just the elderly but anyone in any age bracket whose on social security and cant make ends meet. It's about to get real serious and dangerous out here if that debt ceilin isn't raised!
I'm an apartment manager and manage over 100 units. My community is market, not low-income, so I know it's a different situation. But sadly, there seems to be more to this story than we see here. Yes, they are disabled and yes, they are seniors, but it does seem like this has been an on-going issue with housekeeping that went on for a while. I'm sure they tried, but unfortunately due to fair housing you have to have rules in place and treat everyone consistently. Housekeeping rules are in place to protect the residents (in the event of a fire or medical emergency), other neighboring apartments (insect activity and smell) and the property itself. It's so sad and heartbreaking. I wish someone in their family, perhaps their son, had hired someone to help them clean up and clean out to meet the standards that were being required of them. And if they didn't want to part with their belongings, it was their family's job to try and make them understand what was at stake. We don't know that it didn't happen, but it doesn't seem like it. Between this and back owed rent, the housing authority had probably run out of options and had no choice but to act. This is the worst part of the job, without a doubt.
This isn't their's fault just because they are sick housings authorization you just needs some one to come over and put a cleaning up into the house. Sending prayers to the family go help support them over their struggles.
They should be an a assistant living facility to get the help they need
Ashamed on house authority to do elderly people like this 😢😢
I'm pretty sure the Housing Authority has dealt with this issue before so how come they don't have Resources available for this type of situation? They could have asked a Church or local Volunteer group to come & help out instead of evicting them. This situation was totally avoidable.
They need help, this is so sad.
FLORIDA Housing Authorities have people living in these units that have never contributed with any work or paid tax’s in this country. Yet those that have can’t get a place to live. 💙🇺🇸
God bless them both