A group of friends and their children who are living together in a nine-bedroom home in Connecticut could be forced out because they are n't all related . The three couples , their three children and two single friends face being separated because the city of Hartford says the living arrangement violates its historic district 's zoning code , which says that no more than two unrelated people can live in one of its homes , CBS reported . But the group , who moved into the spacious home in the West End neighborhood last August , said they believe they are promoting great values . Scroll down for video . 'Family ' : Three couples , three of their children and two single friends bought a home together in Hartford , Connecticut last year but now face having to sell because the arrangement violates zoning laws . Spacious : They moved into this nine-bedroom home together last August and they said the arrangment is allowing them to live within their means while also making them cooperate like a family should . ' I think there 's a real extension of our values as people , ' one of the group 's members , English teacher Kevin Lamkins , told CBS . 'The values I 'm speaking of are sustainability , cooperation , living more , living well but within your means . Being connected to other people and not being in a silo , so to speak . ' The group , which contains three teachers and a mental health therapist , laughed as they explained there are no religious undertones to the arrangement or 'intermingling ' of couples . Instead , they share duties in the home and they share a bank account to pay expenses . But last year , a neighbor complained to the city , which determined they were violating the zoning code , which was historically set up to avoid people turning their homes in the beautiful district into boarding houses . All together : The residents , who laughed as they said they were not a cult , share responsibility for chores . Working as one : The group members showed CBS This Morning how they list projects needed to be carried out at the house ; everyone chips into the cost of repairs on the home , they said . The group appealed but lost and now have to decide on if they should go to court or go their different ways . They said the thought of having to separate is financially and emotionally stressful . 'It 's preposterous . Whomever is in your home , who you love , is who your family is , ' Josh Blanchfield told CBS . 'And the notion that the city is going to discount that is unacceptable to us . ' City officials would not comment , citing possible litigation . The beautiful , historic neighborhood is home to high-profile residents including Mayor Pedro Segarra and his husband and Connecticut Governor Daniel Malloy . Online listings show the home sold last summer for around $ 450,000 while other property prices in the area reach into the millions . See below for video .
Three couples , three children and two single friends bought a spacious home in Hartford , Connecticut last year and incurred debts . A neighbor complained to the city , which found the arrangement violated a zoning law that no more than two unrelated people can live in a home . The neighbors , who say they believe they promote great values such as education and living within their communities , appealed but lost . They now face having to go to work or going their separate ways .