In recent years, the phenomena of “hoarding” has gotten a lot more attention. This is thanks in part to a formal medical recognition of extreme hoarding as a psychological condition, and in part due to a number of popular TV shows referencing “hoarding.” For many of us, our hoarding is nowhere as extreme as these concepts may lead us to believe; however, there is still a decent chance that clutter and excessive items could be having a negative impact on your life. A recent survey conducted by the Huffington Post found that home organization is a significant source of stress for many Americans. Here are just a few of the ways that clutter can have a real impact:

• Increases the number of allergens and germs in your home.
• Creates a fire hazard.
• Poses other physical risks such as tripping, falling objects, etc.
• Creates anxiety by making simple objects difficult to find.
• Fosters stress and a feeling of being overwhelmed.
• Creates a general feeling of disorganization that can filter into other aspects of your life.

De-cluttering.

            Decluttering your home is an important lifestyle change that will not happen overnight. However, if you make a real commitment to living in a cleaner, more organized home, it can lead to a number of benefits. Organizing and storing items is a good place to start, however, for many people who have issues with clutter, this will not solve the root cause of the problem. If you have a problem with clutter, there is a good chance you may be hoarding to some degree.  Though your home may not be worthy of a TV show, there is a good chance that you stand to benefit from ridding yourself of items that you no longer use. Should you decide that this is the appropriate course of action for you, OC Junk Hauling will be there to help! We offer great prices and same day service–and all disposal is done in the greenest, most socially and environmentally conscientious way possible.

Junk Removal in a tenant evicted property in Orange County.

If you’ve been forced to evict a tenant, the last thing you want to deal with is a bunch of junk that they’ve left behind. Unfortunately, this can be a fairly complicated process. There are a number of laws dealing with evicted tenant’s property rights that you will have to deal with. The following list in not comprehensive; however, it will give you a basic idea of some of the most important rules to keep in mind:

• Provide written notice. If you discover any items of value in the home/apartment after evicting a tenant, you are required by California state law to provide a written list of these items to the tenant.
•  Storage. During the next 18 days, the tenant will have the right to reclaim these items. You may choose to keep the items at the house or in a secure storage location; however if you do decide to move the items keep track of the costs: you may be legally entitled to charge the tenant for the costs of storage/removal.
•  Surrendering the items. If the tenant gets back to you within 18 days, you will be obligated to surrender the items to the tenant upon receiving a payment for storage. You are also required to allow the tenant reasonable time to move any large items such as furniture and appliances.
•  Auction. If the tenant does not contact you after 18 days, you are allowed to sell any items of value. However, it is important to note that, should the value of these items exceed $300 dollars, you will need to contact your county about selling the items at an authorized auction.
•  Junk. In most cases, you probably shouldn’t expect to make a big profit off items that your tenant leaves. The odds are good that, if the tenant left an item, it is probably not worth the cost of moving/selling. In this case, you will be stuck removing the item yourself.

This is where OC Junk Hauling can help! We offer same-day service 7 days a week, and all at a reasonable price! Our service is essential to land lords who wish to re-rent ASAP to maximize revenues and minimize loss. Timeliness and quality of service is paramount and is certainly provided by us. Our staff are prompt, professional, and courteous.

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