My roommates and I found an apartment we can afford together but only if we all stay for at least two years and we haven't figured out what happens if someone wants to leave or can't pay their share. We all need housing security but nobody wants to be trapped in a living situation that isn't working.
More people experience this than they realize.
Shared economic necessity requires trust and commitment that exceeds the actual relationship between the people involved.
“Where Are You with Housing — why it's unaffordable and what might change?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.