On 2/2/2021 4:41 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 9:19:42 PM UTC-5, Master Bruce wrote:
>>> On 2/1/2021 4:53 PM, wrote:
>>>> On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 1:18:35 PM UTC-6, Master Bruce wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, 31 Jan 2021 15:58:30 -0800 (PST), "
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I guess they don't like the looks of his accommodations if he posts pictures.
>>>>>> If anyone is looking for permanent quarters they'd like their own kitchen and
>>>>>> personal bathroom, not sharing the john with the landlord.
>>>>>>
>>>>> It wouldn't be my first choice in accommodation, we have all seen the
>>>>> photos. Plus imagine having to live in the same house as John--- and
>>>>> as your landlord. It would be uncomfortable and awkward trying to
>>>>> avoid him all the time.
>>>>>
>>>> I think so, too. If I were desperate for a place to live then yes, I'd consider
>>>> this but only after exhausting all other options.
>>>>
>>> I think you both should stop flip flopping about how to imagine having
>>> to live in the same house.
>> Don't you have student houses in the US? One house, 5 students, shared
>> bathroom, shared living room, separate personal (bed)rooms? I agree it
>> would be strange to have a landlord in that mix who could be your
>> (grand)father, but if it's clean, affordable and close to uni, who
>> cares?
>
> Yes, we do. Often the landlord wants to rent out the entire house
> rather than individual rooms, so a group of friends will club together
> and lease it.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
In most instances, the landlord doesn't also live there, looking over
your shoulder trying to insinuate their way into your life.

Jill