Blue_Frog, hey thanks for your perspective! I'm glad you've got your squatting situation well at hand! I've been there.
I lost my job 4 years ago and had a hell of a time finding a new one. I did. But by then i was already a month behind in my rent. luckily i was on month to month lease at that point and was able to put in notice, stay w/ a freind for long enough to pay my landlord, buy a used car and save for a new place!
It's funny b/c that friend didn't think they were doing anything special, but he totally saved my butt!!
This is just what friends do for each other.
I'm thinking of just asking for a couple hundred deposit and a couple hundred a month for food and utilities. Prolly get it in writing after a few days.
Since most of my furniture was lost in a storage lot flood, i have extra room in the living room. She doesn't work during the day, so she'll have access to the bed then. But i get it at night! Hey, I slept on a futon for 3 years. It can be done! I'm giving her the hall closet to use for her stuff, though the bulk of her belongings are stored away in a lot. I've got some little storage containers with drawers for the bathroom and a shelf in both the cabinet and fridge for her food. In all likelihood, i'll just share my food. But i'll keep my sharpie pen handy just in case! Most of what i buy are fresh veggies and meats i'll prepare and share, (not exactly spur of-the-moment binge foods that could disappear.) I cook every night. I talked to Monika today and she's already talking of getting a new apt. for herself, so i know she's on the right track. She'll come stay this weekend, I think! We're gonna pig out!
and meet some neighbors and stuff.