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In its December 2011 lesson, Fair Housing Coach reviews the fair housing implications of a significant problem—hoarding. Reality TV has raised awareness of the issue, but the numbers are staggering—some experts say that up to 5 percent, or 15 million Americans—suffer from this complicated disorder.
In multifamily housing, hoarding may pose serious health and safety concerns, including injury or disease risks, fire hazards, and structural damage—not only to the affected unit, but also to neighboring units and the community at large.
