Hoarding in HDB Flats

Debated in Parliament on 14 Nov 2012.

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Lim Biow Chuan asked about the number of hoarding cases in HDB flats over the past three years, the actions taken by HDB, and their effectiveness.
Khaw Boon Wan reported 57 hoarding cases from 2009 to 2011, with HDB conducting site inspections, advising residents to remove fire hazards, and organizing counseling with social workers and SCDF when needed.
The response noted that residents are generally cooperative, but for some with compulsive hoarding, professional help is involved to address behavioral issues.

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Lim Biow Chuan

Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for National Development (a) how many cases of excessive hoarding in HDB flats did the Ministry receive for the past three years; (b) what is the action taken by HDB for all these cases; and (c) whether such action by HDB has been effective.

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Khaw Boon Wan

From 2009 to 2011, HDB received 57 cases of feedback on hoarding in the flats.

Upon receiving feedback, HDB will carry out site inspections. Where there has been excessive hoarding, HDB will advise the residents to remove the items that are fire hazards, and to keep their flats tidy. Generally, the residents have been cooperative.

For some residents, compulsive hoarding is a behavioural problem. They may require professional help. In such cases, HDB will bring in the local social workers, grassroots leaders and even the Singapore Civil Defence Force to render appropriate counselling.

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Lim Biow Chuan asked about the number of hoarding cases in HDB flats over the past three years, the actions taken by HDB, and their effectiveness.
Khaw Boon Wan reported 57 hoarding cases from 2009 to 2011, with HDB conducting site inspections, advising residents to remove fire hazards, and organizing counseling with social workers and SCDF when needed.
The response noted that residents are generally cooperative, but for some with compulsive hoarding, professional help is involved to address behavioral issues.

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Hoarding in HDB Flats

Debated in Parliament on 14 Nov 2012.

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Lim Biow Chuan asked about the number of hoarding cases in HDB flats over the past three years, the actions taken by HDB, and their effectiveness.
Khaw Boon Wan reported 57 hoarding cases from 2009 to 2011, with HDB conducting site inspections, advising residents to remove fire hazards, and organizing counseling with social workers and SCDF when needed.
The response noted that residents are generally cooperative, but for some with compulsive hoarding, professional help is involved to address behavioral issues.

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Lim Biow Chuan

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Khaw Boon Wan

From 2009 to 2011, HDB received 57 cases of feedback on hoarding in the flats.

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Lim Biow Chuan asked about the number of hoarding cases in HDB flats over the past three years, the actions taken by HDB, and their effectiveness.
Khaw Boon Wan reported 57 hoarding cases from 2009 to 2011, with HDB conducting site inspections, advising residents to remove fire hazards, and organizing counseling with social workers and SCDF when needed.
The response noted that residents are generally cooperative, but for some with compulsive hoarding, professional help is involved to address behavioral issues.

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