The perks go beyond saving money or having a smaller environmental footprint, though both are huge benefits, Hari Berzins said.

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The country's foreign minister, Indulis Berzins, said any action depended on whether Latvia's prosecutor general's office could present relevant evidence.

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The Berzins are part of a small contingent of homeowners who have found solace living in less than 500 square feet.

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