I have started to rent a room out to someone, I am looking for any input to help me decide what are fair boundaries. I am looking for any ideas from anyone who rents rooms. For example is it fair to ask them to be in at a certain hour as to not disturb your sleep? Is it fair to ask them to tell you the exact days they will not be there and expect them to follow thru with that? Etc... Any info would be appreciated. I really want it to work, but I also want it to be somewhat stress free.
Thanks.
MIr
2007-01-29 14:05:19 · 4 answers · asked by Mir 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
"is it fair to ask them to be in at a certain hour as to not disturb your sleep?"
No. They should be free to come and go as they please. What kind of house do you have where your sleep is "disturbed" by someone coming or going?
"Is it fair to ask them to tell you the exact days they will not be there and expect them to follow thru with that?"
No. They are paying to live there and should be free to either be there or not be there as they choose.
"I really want it to work, but I also want it to be somewhat stress free."
To be honest it sounds like you really want the money ... but not the inconvenience of living with another person.
Fair boundaries are: Pick up after yourself, no loud noise after 10 pm, no smoking allowed, etc.
2007-01-30 00:38:08 · answer #1 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most communities set defined quiet hours (here in kent, WA its 10 PM - 8 AM nightly), and you can choose more strict hours if you want (and probably more lenient too because you live in a house).
If they work at nights or want to be out at night though, then as long as they come in and are consistent with the guidelines, probably not a good idea.
I think it is reasonable for each party to be responsible for notifying the other of their absence (i.e. if you're going to be away,for an extended period of time, they need to know so they can take care of basic chores that you would normally assume).
Oh yes, make sure your agreement is in writing. That way it is clear as to what will be expected. Establish when rent is due and what form(s) of payment you will accept (usually checks only).
2007-01-29 14:23:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't rent from you with those boundaries but then that's my personal choice. Whatever you decide you need, get it in writing so that there are no questions later and you get a like minded person living in your house. Be sure you have a lease that states everything. . .Not everyone that moves in will be telling you the truth so be sure you have ways out and are protected legally. No lease is too long. Be sure you state what you expect from them when they move in, while they live there, and when they move out and what you will and won't do. State what you will do if they break the lease, do drugs, bring in a pet and on and on. I also suggest doing a credit check on prospective renters and check out their old phone numbers. Most people with money problems will lose their phone over and over and eventually put it in someone else's name. Renting is NEVER stress free.
2007-01-29 16:07:32 · answer #3 · answered by towanda 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The curfew is a bit unrealistic for an adult. When they are not going to be there is good so you know when you will have privacy. But, what if plans fall through? Are you going to expect them to find somewhere else to be? Let them know if the use of anything is off limits, or if certain areas of the house are off limits. I would install a deadbolt on my bedroom and use it when you are not there, and keep all valuables locked down.
Get a contract in writing.
2007-01-29 14:25:19 · answer #4 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋