At first I thought these people are just a bunch of kooks. Then I thought, with the permanent destruction of the economy, this might be a way for people to live debt free. In a sense, these tiny houses represent the effects of inflation.
My observations are: 1) no plumbing?, 2) wind storm? 3) rain and snow? 4) security?
It is only feasable because they are somehow exempt from building codes, probably because there is no foundation.
Let’s not forget that people’s value scales are subjective and that some people might prefer a relatively small house so as to be able to use the money that they would have otherwise used for a larger house on other stuff.
I so would pounce all over this.
Yea, plumbing unions would be totally against this. Claiming to protect my interests.
How I see this being “in code” is that its on wheels, so its classified a trailer.. it being a living space with heat should cause havoc with the friend who’s land its on, as if that was under the same tax laws as where I am, its livable space if it has permenant heat or A/C, heat really doesn’t matter here, but A/C does- its what made the state livable. (And getting rid of the maliaria)
Not 100% sure of code, so not a final authority.
I get a sickening feeling that, after a lifetime of work, our income confiscated through taxes and inflation, all we will be able to afford to live in is a shack, a hut, with a composing toilet, a single propane burner, no heat, no cooling, one closet of belongings, no privacy, no security.
It is a living standard similar to subsistence.
That is the impression I am left with. However, I do commend these people for their entrepreneurial spirit (they did start a business to manufacturer these “houses”). If they want to live in one of these, more power to them. My fear is that a hut is all we will be able to afford.
If “government” decides such houses are good for the environment, they might tax “normal” homes and subsidize the “tiny” houses. Cap and trade is a good start toward this end (energy bills will rise).
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