We already have SROs, they're just informal subletting arrangements - aka "having roommates". SROs would legitimize what is already being done and fix a lot of problems with the arrangement being informal. i.e. how do you evict someone you're illegally subletting your apartment to without risking getting other people also evicted?
In terms of dignity, the scale goes, from less to more dignified:
1. Homelessness (at least, being on the street)
2. Informal subletting
3. SROs
Furthermore, dignity is not the only variable we need to consider. The rise in unsheltered homeless has resulted in a commensurate rise of hostile architecture - i.e. physical DRM to prevent homeless people from pirating the concept of shelter. This has measurably reduced the quality of public spaces, transit, and intercity travel. It would be better for society if we didn't do this.
In terms of dignity, the scale goes, from less to more dignified:
1. Homelessness (at least, being on the street) 2. Informal subletting 3. SROs
Furthermore, dignity is not the only variable we need to consider. The rise in unsheltered homeless has resulted in a commensurate rise of hostile architecture - i.e. physical DRM to prevent homeless people from pirating the concept of shelter. This has measurably reduced the quality of public spaces, transit, and intercity travel. It would be better for society if we didn't do this.