mjesse
Registered User
I'll try to make a very looong story short.
Elderly resident lives alone in a home he owns. Estranged from all family members (no family or friends)
All utilities have been shut off due to non-payment (gas, electric, water) Therefore, no heat, lights, or running water.
Village posts house as "not-habitable" informs resident it is illegal to occupy dwelling.
Resident continues to stay in home (nighttime temps have been below freezing for over a week)
With Village attorney's assistance, Village prepares to seek eviction order from local courts.
Village Staff and Police have offered local churches, Homeless shelters, and social workers to which resident has refused.
The question now is how far do we go? With authority to remove him and prevent entry, we are effectively putting him on the street. Is that better/different than leaving him in the house with no utilities?
Perplexed.
mj
Elderly resident lives alone in a home he owns. Estranged from all family members (no family or friends)
All utilities have been shut off due to non-payment (gas, electric, water) Therefore, no heat, lights, or running water.
Village posts house as "not-habitable" informs resident it is illegal to occupy dwelling.
Resident continues to stay in home (nighttime temps have been below freezing for over a week)
With Village attorney's assistance, Village prepares to seek eviction order from local courts.
Village Staff and Police have offered local churches, Homeless shelters, and social workers to which resident has refused.
The question now is how far do we go? With authority to remove him and prevent entry, we are effectively putting him on the street. Is that better/different than leaving him in the house with no utilities?
Perplexed.
mj