Find someone who has a private back yard and needs some extra income. If you live quietly (especially if you're behind high fences) no one will bother you. If the code Nazis come calling, do what I did and answer the door carrying a shotgun and look like you've had to drive off burglars in the past. They won't return....
I've contacted the national fair housing council about the basic internationally recognized human right inherent in living in a home that in no way harms others.
Also defining habitation is very difficult does napping a few hours count? How will anyone know without violating privacy rights and peeping Tom laws.
@resourcesforlife Hi Greg-Do you know of any sites were you can place your tiny home. I live in the state of Calif. And I am new to this I love the idea and hope soon to have my own tiny home. Is there any land in my area were a tiny home can be placed?
@RallyIsetta -- Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Sorry about all the motion in the video. I'll stay in one place next time. Also, at the end I was competing with the noise of busses in the background. There's been a lot of interest in this video, so I think I'll record a follow-up. I'd like to share about my experience living in my 140 square foot home in Iowa City off-the-grid. There were some interesting experiences and interactions that I had with the city which may help others.
Bear in mind that cities cannot get (rip off) as much property tax revenue on tiny homes as they do on McMansions which is why they don't support the movement. Until we demand that the tiny house movement be part of communities, it isn't going to fly. As usual, it is all about money and not keeping people in sustainable housing, tHanks to the greed mentality.
@MimiZ914 -- Good point. What perplexes me is how city governments will say that tiny homes aren't habitable... but if you're a property owner renting the equivalent of dorm rooms to students with four people per 12x12 room, then the city is okay with that. So, renters continue to give away their money to land owners who continue to profit.
@resourcesforlife Don't be perplexed, they have an agenda and they make the rules. Trailer parks have a bad reputation and until they (cities, counties) set up designated areas that can make a tiny home village charming, practical, safe, self sustaining and affordable for tiny home dwellers then it isn't going to fly. The powers that be don't want the tiny home movement to become mainstream because of money money money. It's time for the people to occupy themselves and force the issue.
@MimiZ914 -- There's a lot of money to be made in renting housing to people, and less profit to be made when people own their homes. When people rent from you as a landlord, your personal equity and wealth increases while the renter remains with presumably little net worth and no property to their name (and not very good credit). When everyone has their own property/home, even a small one, then the wealth and equity is spread around among each individual owner.
Anybody know what the UK position is on this ?
Redshift21 4 weeks ago
Find someone who has a private back yard and needs some extra income. If you live quietly (especially if you're behind high fences) no one will bother you. If the code Nazis come calling, do what I did and answer the door carrying a shotgun and look like you've had to drive off burglars in the past. They won't return....
signalfire6 1 month ago
I've contacted the national fair housing council about the basic internationally recognized human right inherent in living in a home that in no way harms others.
Also defining habitation is very difficult does napping a few hours count? How will anyone know without violating privacy rights and peeping Tom laws.
gcantori 1 month ago
I had no idea about the law that you cant live in a rv on a propperty even though you got permission.
Alfred8403 1 month ago
Great info. Thank You
cottageglen 1 month ago
Actually, zoning laws are vey enforceable.
exchiefkeith 1 month ago
Good video.
thmsmhgn 1 month ago
@thmsmhgn -- Thanks. Let me know if there are other topics you'd like to see addressed in future videos.
resourcesforlife 1 month ago
@resourcesforlife Hi Greg-Do you know of any sites were you can place your tiny home. I live in the state of Calif. And I am new to this I love the idea and hope soon to have my own tiny home. Is there any land in my area were a tiny home can be placed?
heartscreations 1 month ago
Greg - I am interested in anything on this topic. Next time please don't walk - it was hard to follow with all the movement.
RallyIsetta 1 month ago 2
@RallyIsetta -- Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Sorry about all the motion in the video. I'll stay in one place next time. Also, at the end I was competing with the noise of busses in the background. There's been a lot of interest in this video, so I think I'll record a follow-up. I'd like to share about my experience living in my 140 square foot home in Iowa City off-the-grid. There were some interesting experiences and interactions that I had with the city which may help others.
resourcesforlife 1 month ago
Bear in mind that cities cannot get (rip off) as much property tax revenue on tiny homes as they do on McMansions which is why they don't support the movement. Until we demand that the tiny house movement be part of communities, it isn't going to fly. As usual, it is all about money and not keeping people in sustainable housing, tHanks to the greed mentality.
MimiZ914 1 month ago
@MimiZ914 -- Good point. What perplexes me is how city governments will say that tiny homes aren't habitable... but if you're a property owner renting the equivalent of dorm rooms to students with four people per 12x12 room, then the city is okay with that. So, renters continue to give away their money to land owners who continue to profit.
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@resourcesforlife Don't be perplexed, they have an agenda and they make the rules. Trailer parks have a bad reputation and until they (cities, counties) set up designated areas that can make a tiny home village charming, practical, safe, self sustaining and affordable for tiny home dwellers then it isn't going to fly. The powers that be don't want the tiny home movement to become mainstream because of money money money. It's time for the people to occupy themselves and force the issue.
MimiZ914 1 month ago
@MimiZ914 -- There's a lot of money to be made in renting housing to people, and less profit to be made when people own their homes. When people rent from you as a landlord, your personal equity and wealth increases while the renter remains with presumably little net worth and no property to their name (and not very good credit). When everyone has their own property/home, even a small one, then the wealth and equity is spread around among each individual owner.
resourcesforlife 1 month ago