These are very common in the East Bay (they are called "inlaw" units). They haven't solved anything but allowing property owners to live for free, while despera

These are very common in the East Bay (they are called "inlaw" units). They haven't solved anything but allowing property owners to live for free, while desperate renters pay their mortgage to live in a garden shack. Many have highly inadequate or nonexistent heating/electrical/plumbing and yet charge equally or more than a brand new apartment. You don't get a mailing address or any utilities in your name either, which makes it impossible to establish residency. I honestly question how the practice is even legal.