A tiny home which began as a dream for Kathryn Payne, after she was diagnosed with epilepsy, has become little more than a $130,000 storage unit in her dad's front yard.

The 30-year-old West Australian and her father purchased the tiny home in 2023 to help kickstart her independence, while also having her close to home so she could be supported medically.

"It's felt absolutely horrendous to be having to deal with this, especially because I brought my dad into it," Ms Payne said.

Under WA law, people can camp in tiny homes on wheels on private property for up to two years with local council approval.

But the tiny home is in limbo after a neighbour complained to the council — the City of Wanneroo — which is now demanding the structure be removed from the property.

"I feel like my life h

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