title: The use of legislation in cases of squalor.
abstract: In this paper, some of the legislation that can be used to treat people living in squalor is described. It can be used to enforce cleaning of the squalor for the individual or his/her neighbours' benefit.
authors.affiliation: Unit for Psychiatry of Old Age, N.E. Metropolitan Psychiatric Service, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Shah
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012946:Social Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016312:Treatment Refusal / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006113:United Kingdom