Why would any sane person take in a chronic inebriate (English translation = drunken bum) crack or meth head?
A ‘normal’ renter is a big enough PITA...
But then, a good Communist never sees a down side to taking **your** property.
Fact is, most families have someone who is mentally ill and probably self medicating. Look around.
Yeah, I wonder how many the good mayor has taken in?
Many people won’t stay at shelters because they can’t or won’t follow the rules about substance abuse and what is acceptable behavior.
Oakland will not be “sending their best” to your doorstep.
And therein is the "rub"..
If you invite them in, and then not charge them rent, they can assert adverse possession because you didn't charge them rent.
Once there, you can't evict them.
Knowing California Landlord Tenant laws, if you take a homeless person into your home, it will be at least 24 months before you can kick them out if they do not want to leavers
Given California homeless advocate lawyers, you will probably go bankrupt in the process fighting the lawsuits they file against you to prevent you from evicting these people