Our neighbor (who's condo is attached to mine) has quite an unusual site. The other day, I had to go over and help diagnose a water leak when I notice this man had HUNDREDS of bags of clothing all over his basement.
I know this sounds like an exaggeration, but I kid you not, there are at least 100 plastic bags full of clothing in his basement!!!
I started looking in the bags and there were baby clothes, adult clothes, winter, summer....you name it, it was there in all shapes and sizes. Once he noticed me looking in a bag (and keep in mind they were all over the place) he slapped my hand and told me to 'get out of there'
Now, I'm worried about all this since not only are the clothes flammable, but the plastic bags they are in can't help a fire situation.
Considering my condo is right next to his, I fear that a fire to his basement will take out my unit too...what can I do?
2007-03-27 10:56:27 · 18 answers · asked by Ted Arcidi 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Aside from the fact that you were pretty nosey in going through his things.... no it's not a fire hazard.
It would have to be stored near a source of heat or flame to be a fire hazard. If you think it is, call your local fire department and ask them if they would be interested (or even able) to come and inspect the premises.... my guess is if they do, and they go through your place, they will find something that is a fire hazard too. (they almost always do)
2007-03-27 11:01:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Dude- its only a fire hazard if you throw a cigarette or match in there with the clothes- If were you I would be more worried about rats nesting in the junk- Just ask him why does he keep all them clothes bagged up when there are needy people out there who need clothes and maybe he will give them away.
2007-03-27 11:10:31 · answer #2 · answered by lee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok an answer from someone who ndoes not live here on the web and can see things clearly... Due to the statement that he slapped your hand, offered no explanation whatsoever as to why he has this much crap its obvious your neighbor is disturbed. Otherwise known as OCD... Dangerous. This behavior he exhibits can and probably will lead to more and more disturbing behaviors... This behavior is tame compared to where it caqn go... Your best solution... MOVE!!....I've seen these situations drag on for years, complaints, problems etc..While you still can...MOVE... before the smell begins and no-one will buy your place because its obvious by then you live next to a freak.. ..Assistance from government entities will be slow... by the time they intervene it will be a situation that reaches national headlines with the amount of garbage in the guys house....Read the books, research OCD...but my advice quietly move away before it goes down hill
2007-03-27 12:24:34 · answer #3 · answered by Julie D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that really does make me ask your self... i'm an Aquarius with a maximum cancers moon and a unique hoarder, yet my mom is a Virgo with a Taurus moon and extraordinarily undesirable too- I consistently figured I had gotten it from her, besides the indisputable fact that it can probable be nature too. My sister is a Virgo with a Pisces moon and also hoards, at the same time as my previous lady is a Sagittarius with a Virgo moon and would not even with the reality that. solid question, yet unluckily, I lack even a justified hypothesis for the answer.
2016-12-02 22:08:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure your insurance is paid.
You MIGHT get a fire inspector to take an interest , but if they are cleaned and bagged you wont have much luck .
If they were dirty , scattered around and being a nesting site for rats and bugs you might get the health department to act, but thats NOT the case.
He is not commiting any sort of offence so leave him alone .
Theres probably a bigger risk of a neighbour setting fire to a bed while smoking or a kitchen when preparing a meal.
2007-03-27 11:24:01 · answer #5 · answered by mark 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Okay, so you have to rat him out to the condo board. You're talking about protecting your investment. Get right on it.
I am sure there is a condo violation going on with this situation.
You might try getting more acquainted with him see if he has a major emotional need to horde all this stuff.
What HIS plans are for the clothes...worse comes to worse the Salvation Army would take it off his hands,,,and don't worry about laundering all those items first they do that on site before clothes are put on the sales floor.
Sounds like he could "clean up" in a major garage sale and he needs to do this before the clothes are ruined with mildew.
You could offer to help him set up for the sale and split the proceeds for your efforts...clothes gone...hazard gone...
2007-03-27 11:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by Pinkprincess5455 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would guess that it is a fire hazard, but I would think that it is more a health hazard. I would think that it would draw all kinds of insects and vermin. I would try to talk to the neighbor, and see what is up with it. If you can't address it that way, then I would call the health department, and maybe the fire inspector...
2007-03-27 11:08:02 · answer #7 · answered by Ben H 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
cloths would be only part of the ingredient for a fire. if there is something that would set them on fire it would be a hazard. I get rid of the cloths i never wear every few years. It gives me more have space and less clutter. Your neighbor might like living like that...
2007-03-27 11:01:48 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a large fire risk, and is illegal in most places. In most places you must have 2 or 3 foot aisle between all storage in all storage rooms leading to the exit. This is probably against the fire code, but if you have sprinklers, it will not destroy your condo too.
2007-03-27 11:49:26 · answer #9 · answered by Clay H 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, especially if he has any oil based paint, or flammable cleaners, ect. And if there is a gas furnace. You could contact your HOA and see if anything can be done.
2007-03-27 11:01:55 · answer #10 · answered by dumb-blonde 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋