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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Get several neighbors together and have a friendly meeting with the police. Set up a situation where they can come "listen" without knocking on her door. Once they've verified the problem in a report you'll have some leverage to get her moved to a place that can provide care. The police are usually reasonable and willing to work with you in situations like this, which are apt to become problematic for them down the road if not dealt with preemptively.

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Most police departments are not trained adequately or properly in handling the mentally ill.  There are too many factors (the mentally ill neighbor might have no where to go, or might not be able to afford to move, or might not qualify for resources for the mentally ill); and is often too much liability for the police to get involved. Does the problem/mentally ill neighbor own a gun?  That might be what you need to know.

Otherwise, I would move, because you are in for a lot of red tape with this situation.  Are you familiar with the situation before you ie: who lived in your unit before you, and why they might have moved (assuming that the mentally ill/problem neighbor lived there then; and also assuming the past resident of your unit is willing to go up against the mentally ill/problem neighbor)?  Talk to an attorney and see what they think.  Weigh your options. [/quote]

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