Blomley, Nicholas; Flynn, Alexandra; Sylvestre, Marie-Eve; Olson, Nic; Evans, Terri; Shapton, Claire; Chavez, Marina
2023-12-31
This report compiles and analyses the multiple laws and regulations that govern people and their belongings. This helps us understand how law contributes to the marginalization of unhoused and precariously housed people. Personal belongings have physical and emotional significance for everyone. For precariously housed and unhoused people, personal belongings hold particular importance. Belongings can allow people to survive, particularly in outdoor spaces. Belongings also affirm individual identity and autonomy.