City crews in Los Angeles are clearing a home known as the 'trash house' due to piles of garbage bags which were seen as an imminent threat to health and public safety. The owner, Raymond Gaon, has faced previous charges for not complying with court orders to clean up the property.
Key Points
City crews working to clear hundreds of bags of trash from the property
Previous misdemeanor charges against the homeowner for not complying with clean-up orders
Neighbors expressed relief over the clean-up efforts
Pros
City taking action to address public health and safety concerns
Neighbors relieved after media attention resulted in clean-up efforts
Cons
Potential mental health issues for homeowner
Previous history of non-compliance with court orders