{"id":572094,"date":"2026-03-31T03:39:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T03:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/572094\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T03:39:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T03:39:25","slug":"west-vancouver-council-could-order-demolition-of-hoarders-home-bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/572094\/","title":{"rendered":"West Vancouver council could order demolition of hoarder\u2019s home – BC"},"content":{"rendered":"

West Vancouver council is being advised to order the demolition of a hoarder\u2019s home that has reportedly been an issue for years.<\/p>\n

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A report to the council says the home, at 6507 Nelson Ave., is in such a condition that the only option is to order it to be torn down.<\/p>\n

The report states that the vacant property is full of garbage and has structural issues, such as leaks, mould and vermin infestation.<\/p>\n

The property is unsecured and is a significant fire and safety hazard, according to the report to the council.<\/p>\n

BC Hydro also cut power to the home last December, when the district posted a Do Not Occupy notice.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been a nightmare,\u201d neighbour Jennifer Reece told Global News.<\/p>\n

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\u201cYou could tell that it was kind of like a hoarding situation, but it then, it started like exploding out everywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Reece even posted a sign on her gate absolving her family from the junk pile near the trail next to their house.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019d be sitting out here and there\u2019s people that would yell at us,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not our pile.\u201d<\/p>\n

Matt Fidler says the homeowner is a longtime community member.<\/p>\n

The report states that the home is vacant and a Global News crew on Monday did not see any signs of someone living in the home now.<\/p>\n

Fidler says he hopes the woman gets the help she needs.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI mean, I get it, I understand why something needs to change, but it\u2019s really a sad story,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Reece said she feels for the homeowner as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s probably come to the point where it has to be taken care of,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

If council approves the home\u2019s demolition and the owner doesn\u2019t do it by deadline, the district is authorized to tear the house down at the owner\u2019s expense.<\/p>\n

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