COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) β Having a house packed with possessions isn't against the law in Ohio, but homeowners could face prosecution, property liens or even demolition if excessive clutter creates dangerous conditions. A report from NBC4 in Columbus examines how Ohio's public health, building safety, municipal and fire codes give government agencies authority to intervene when hoarding creates a threat to residents or the surrounding community. Ohio does not have a specific law making hoarding