Renting to others doesn't work as easily. See Teresa's response as well as reading how bad renters affected two members of our family. Why turn out good lodgers in order to take in someone that a) might not pay rent regularly; b) may leave the place a tip or worse; c) may cause upset among the local community with noise, drug dealers, large barking dogs .........
Some people on the streets can't cope with the routine of cleaning, paying rent, having to conform - impossible 4 them. They prefer to keep a low profile so that they don't have to interact with others. Others have never been brought up to keep a place clean etc.. Some are unable to feed themselves, it is easier to drop by a food kitchen.
When severely depressed I couldn't dress; feed myself; do laundry; talk to anyone: and I have a supportive GP and a loving husband. Without both I would be on the streets .......... I certainly could not have asked for assistance from others. So put this to many across the UK who simply don't have the energy to ask for help
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