Was tending a new vacancy in a multi-plex last night. As I was leaving, a group of homeless people were directly across the street sprawled on the lawn behind a business. There were about 5 of them - vagrants. They've taken over one city park, are bleeding out onto neighboring parks, and are now spilling over onto private properties. My problem is that this sight discourages quality renters. They feel unsafe with the vagrants loitering there. I've talked with police on the matter before, but they said there is not much they can do. Any ideas for what can be done when this happens at or near one of your properties? --69.130.xxx.xxx

So even risking the association disliking LLs as usual, I would talk to the neighborhood association president if there is one. Longtime residents in that area can become your best friends. --136.32.xxx.xxx

Once the area is inconvenient for them, they'll leave. --108.69.xxx.xxx

There is not a neighborhood watch here. It is close to a college, and most of the homes have been converted to rental properties - with hardly any stable homeowners left. The parking for my tenants is on the street - and that means they must walk near these vagrants to get in and out of their cars. This discourages most female tenants, and some male tenants, too. When I purchased the complex, there had been vagrants entering the lobby and spending the night. Previous owner had "rented" a pitbull (big mistake) and when he was losing the battle, he gave up and sold the place. I added digital locks, changing codes often and have not had a problem with them entering the building anymore, but it is very frustrating to have them loitering on the property - with virtually no recourse. In fact, while I'm on my soapbox, it maddens me that they are allowed to take over whole parks - the most beautiful parts of the city without contribution. They make bad choices, blame everyone else, then soil the community with the consequences of their very poor choices. In this case, scaring off those who DO wish to make more of their lives. Why do we allow this? --69.130.xxx.xxx

The joys of having legalized MJ there are now over 12000 homeless here now. I like watching the panhandling trends, biggest one now is sitting in a wheelchair at each on and off ramp. --73.169.x.xx

Colin, I am missing ALL the joys of MJ here. I DO think it is only fair that those making profit from MJ have all the bureaucratic red tape, taxation, liability and government oversight that every other legal business must endure - hence legalizing it. And, I am confident that, with time, the "profit" will deteriorate reducing incentives to be in that business. But, the fallout is that I see so many stoned people who are now umemployable. Their only recourse is opting to support their habits with criminal activities - and unafraid of jail because it is a "cheap place" to hang out when the weather gets bad. At least when it was illegal, if they grouped up and attempted to take over neighborhoods, the police could remove them. Now, the police just smile and shrug. You voted it in - now YOU deal with it. I cannot imagine this ending well.... --69.130.xxx.xxx

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Potted plantics can be well fertilized with organics also. you might want to check with the owner of the infested property and see if you can help with some nice organic soil treatments. --73.33.xxx.xxx

Now that I have read the other comments, the politicos in NJ are going to try that also with MJ and legalized sports betting. They are trying to enlarge the airport near me to accommodate more MJ and gambling tourists. Neighbors closer to the airport are working to keep it smaller. We can already fly to FL from there so it's not small now. This is a concerted effort to create chaos. There is an old saying: If you want to take control, create chaos. You know what you have to do in November. --73.33.xxx.xxx

The only answer is political organization of the local business owners/LLs to put pressure on the city Council. They direct the police resources where needed. Form an organization with a name like Rocky Mtn Safe Streets, take lots of photographs and send out a press release. --98.145.xx.xxx

Plus you get a lush green lawn to boot. --108.69.xxx.xxx

Lime is used on grass a lot. I think it might burn their keesters a bit if they sat on it but the sight of it would keep them off the grass because they wouldn't know what it was. It's what makes grass strong and Kentucky race horses the best. --73.33.xxx.xxx

How about itching. Power. Is there such a thing? Call the business. Add. Lights? Is there eatable food in a dumpster? Sign reading.....keep walking --66.87.xx.xxx

Motion activated sprinklers? --75.132.xxx.xx

Deer repellent spray or homemade version? (Stinky sulfur smell). --66.191.xx.xxx

I vote for motion activated sprinkler or a sign that says "Free food at (mayors house)." --152.131.x.xxx

I just wish there was a service like Orkin for vagrant control. I know, I know...Dream on! --69.130.xxx.xxx