re: Evicting Squatters in Birmingham

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it is a weird old fricker that started living in the garage. the house lights were never on, but the garage was lit up by C-Clamp light fixtures. The house itself has been going back to nature. with windows always open and vines growing through the roof and wall.

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You said he's the 'old dude'? Call Alabama/Jeffco DHR. Ask for Adult Protective Services Intake officer and report a suspected case of neglect/self neglect. You can do it without having to give your name. Make sure you describe the living conditions in the most accurate and horrible sounding way you can. I guarantee you he'll get a visit from a case worker. If it is really that bad, he might get committed. As a vollie EMT, I'm a mandatory reporter. I've called in many reports (Elmore, not Jefferson) and they always respond.

If DHR fails, you might have another way. Where's he getting the the electricity? Might want to drop a dime to Alabama Power and suggest he's stealing the juice.