What happened: In Los Angeles, a landlord rented out storage units in his backyard as living spaces without running water or electricity. Tenants faced cramped conditions amid the city’s housing shortage.
Why it matters:
- Highlights the severity of L.A.’s housing crisis and lack of affordable options.
- Affects low-income renters forced into unsafe and inadequate housing arrangements.
MNN Take: This situation underscores the challenges cities face in providing affordable, safe housing as demand outpaces supply, leading some to accept substandard living conditions.
Sources: NYTimes US