One issue with roommates is that rental laws are rarely designed to accommodate for that situation. For example, if one person is unwilling or unable to pay th

One issue with roommates is that rental laws are rarely designed to accommodate for that situation. For example, if one person is unwilling or unable to pay the rent the other(s) have to make up the difference with no real recourse. If they don't, well, the landlord does have recourse (even if it is heavily regulated and burdensome). This is a particular problem for older people or people with limited social connections since the options are more limited. The problem can be further aggravated if landlords have the right to veto the arrangement.