LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – A Las Vegas Valley home targeted by squatters has been barricaded for the third time, and frustrated neighbors want the homeowner’s family to finally step in to take care of the property.

owned by FOX5 addressed chronic challenges enclosure of property as a slum keep going in. On October 22, a county crew returned to seal the house once again. This time, no slums were found inside.

FOX5 finally heard from the homeowner’s family about the situation.

Property records show the house was owned by an elderly woman in her 80s. Last year, his family moved him out of state to care for him. The house remained vacant and electricity was disconnected.

In an email to FOX5, his son said they called the police several times about the squatters, but there was only so much that could be done when the landlord wasn’t there; The email states that her mother is not in a position to return to Nevada.

The house is under a reverse mortgage; His son tells FOX5 they tried to give the house back but were having a hard time doing so.

Neighbors tell FOX5 they are skeptical about the urgency of getting rid of the house. Neighbors are still struggling with heavy odors and debris throughout the house. Some believe the house attracts mice to the area.

“Give it back to the damn bank and let the bank clean it up and sell it instead of torturing the neighborhood,” a concerned neighbor told FOX5.

County officials told FOX5 that homeowners could receive citations and fines for the cost of “mitigation”: the process of closing and sealing property that is reported to be a health hazard.

Due to the sale on July 30, a $1,350 lien was placed on the house.

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