What does a car cost if you don't intend to drive it?
I am asking this question because, I can sympathize with people who are unable to pay rent, but I cannot for people who cannot buy a car to live in.
A car is not ideal ,and certainly not comfortable, but it sure beats a box or a roofless bench.
If you don't intend to drive your car and only use it as shelter, is there any reason it would cost you anything but $1,000?
If you decide to register, insure, it's at most $300 a year, and pay gas as you go, right?
I can fully understand a person who does not have a job, is unable to pay $1000 for his rent. But is there any excuse he cannot own a $1000 vehicle before he's evicted? (Don't bother telling me your car can't fit your belongings, because your shopping cart and park bench can't either)
"just filed for bankruptcy, or have crazy medical expenses or student loans or credit card bills"
...Are not only avoidable. it's further proof that a person wasn't otherwise perfect. In other words, he cannot blame his situation on either the economy or his loss of job, as he has more than enough other bills and expenses he wasted money on.
It is, no longer the fault of rising rent costs, or lower employment, but much of his own irresponsible spending, isn't it?