A new type of squatter (SF Bay Area housing shortage effect)

[Jana Cain]

TL, DR: Two homeless women moved themselves into a vacant home in West Oakland (Bay Area/CA) and intend to stay there, rent free.

This made the evening news last night. As a resident of the Bay Area, I definitely understand the struggles and frustrations. However, actively moving into a vacant property, as though it is legitimately your new home, is something I hadn't seen/heard of before. Nor the community support for the effort. Very curious to see how this turns out. [Apologies if this has already been posted - I did a search and didn't see it].

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/I-Have-a-Right-to-be-Housed-in-My-City-Homeless-Moms-Occupy-Vacant-West-Oakland-Property-565113152.html