Q: My mom wants a roommate. She lives in Cobb in California. (Lake county)
The roommate/renter would have full access to all facilities and amenities in the home but the bedroom for the roommate is a detached bunkhouse with no running water or bathroom. Is this a legal rental situation?
I need to know if it is LEGAL cuz a code enforcement gal is saying it isn’t and threatening to inspect the property and tear down the bunkhouse that has been on the property since shortly after it was built.
My mom WANTS a roommate. She is lonely and getting up there.
A: I don't know if it is legal, but it sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. The new roommate would be underfoot most of the time, with no access to his/her own water and bathroom.
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