Laval residents say ‘hoarding’ neighbour turned front yard into dump

Residents in a Laval neighbourhood are complaining that a front yard has turned into a dump.

Stuff is piling up outside the home, including propane tanks, appliances, clothing and trash.

Neighbours John Cormier and Leo Leclair have lived in the area for three years and say they saw it adding up ever since they moved in.

“It’s disgusting,” said Leclair.

“Someone needs to help him,” added Cormier. “It also ruins the values of the properties in the neighbourhood.”

Other neighbours are trying to help. One man who asked not to be identified said he spoke to the person who lives there and started helping him tidy up, but said he refused to throw anything away.

When CTV News knocked on the door, no one answered. Given how difficult the house is to access, residents worry it could even be a fire hazard.

Others in the area reported seeing rodents attracted to the mess.

The neighbours believe it’s a hoarding issue and say the man needs help, and that the city should intervene.

The city of Laval says it fined the owner of the home and ordered them to clean up. If the owner does not comply, the city says it will do the work and bill him.