I talked to her today and she said it didn't sink in until she got back to the storage shed and thought about it. She had a fear that she would be in the shack till she died.

at affordable rates? And does this situation exist in other Western states or is it unique to Montana?

The homes, the trailers, the lots that sit empty just blow my mind. Homeless need them. Renters that are paying insane rent prices could get for discount for fixing them up. There are so many options to house people.

Might they not be able to figure out a way to give these owners tax incentives for renting the places out?

There are six homes or pieces of property within a stones throw from my place, been empty for years. One sat for 3 years then greed got them 750 a month which is bull shit. Most of these people who own these properties are well off at the least.

compared to what she was in. 16 x 80, with a shower and a garden tub. All oak and nice kitchen.

Good for you!!!! What a wonderful thing you did - and the trailer's owner as well!!

cowgirl who has worked her ass off all her life and really needed a break. Has all summer to get this thing ready for next winter.

I can imagine how cynical that family might be after such a horrible experience. How sad that law enforcement couldn't help them.

Blessings on you.

of time the law will take over. But right now it seems the guy fled the state. So she is just screwed.

too bad these real estate investors aren't nearly as groovy as yourself

Flippers & slumlords were taking over the neighborhood

just like the rest of America. I remember a formula of one week pay for one month rent when I was young. Now it's easily double that.
But rather than try and fix the housing problem our politicians in this state would rather waste their time and tax payer dollar ending the medical marijuana program for the sick.

I can understand the reluctance to rent, though. With renting comes renters.