I'm not even a landlord and I'm shaking my head at the stupidity of this proposal. Why don't you house them at your place, with your family?  See how that turns out for you. 

As a tenant I lived next to dysfunctional people for a time; had to listen to them beat their kids every night, cops running in and out every week, frequent car break-ins to the point where there were designated "look outs" (other tenants). Being a tenant who is respectful, a non criminal,  and pays on time why would i live next to those types of people? I packed my things and moved - taking my cash with me. If those are the people that the landlord wants to take money from (or pay for when they skip out)...so be it...I can go elsewhere. I live in a place that has higher tenant standards now.....if they decide to give in to this doo-doo then I will pack my things and leave . What's the point of paying if you don't feel safe or fear that people will break in and take everything you own?

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