Sleeping in a car
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Anonymous
| Three people have been sleeping in a car parked in front of my house for months now. I initially thought this is fine and eventually they will move on. But I am a single mom and I am getting worried that these people know when we go in and out of the house, when packets are delivered etc. Today I noticed they got a residential permit. Is there anything that can (should?) be done about this? |
Anonymous
| Op here- I live in DC btw. |
Anonymous
| How did they get a residential permit with no residence? |
Anonymous
| I have no idea. But a neighbor talked to them and we know for sure they do not have a DC address and they live in the car. |
Anonymous
| You can report them to the police? Reach out to your precinct. And your ANC member. |
Anonymous
| Wait, three people have been sleeping in a freaking car for months and you’re more worried about your safety than their health or well-being? DC really is full of deplorables these days, just not the kind Hilary had in mind. |
Anonymous
| Op here- you raise a fair point. Hence, the dilemma. Not sure whether police should or would do anything about this. I just want to know whether there is any law against this in DC in case things get worse (for example, as you may imagine, bathroom/garbage has been an ongoing problem. Plus I heard there was a fight between one of the guys and a neighbor). But yes- go ahead- call me a deplorable. |
Anonymous
| You can call the non emergency phone number in dc to tell them the situation and they will give you advice. |
Anonymous
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Why don't you talk to them and see if you can help. There are no children I hope (otherwise you are a cruel asshole).
I thought your post was going to ask how you could help them. |
Anonymous
| No kids and I did ask (and was told no). But I hope cursing at a random stranger improved your well being tonight. |
Anonymous
| How do 3 people manage to sleep in one car? Is it a really large car? |
Anonymous
| its an old RV (I think). |
Anonymous
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Maybe call a homeless shelter? Or a social program.
How in the world did they get a permit? |
Anonymous
| Meh, let it go. |
Anonymous
An RV and a car are very different. You can see if you can get it towed for long-term parking on a non-campsite though. |