I,m thinking of asking my boyfriend to move in with me, but have not got a clue how much is reasonable for him to pay. I don,t want him to pay any bills just bed &board
2007-02-16 20:19:59 · 29 answers · asked by Janet C 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
If you were smart, you'd have him pay his fair share to live in your place. He'll use water, electricity, etc. and needs to pay his share of it along with the rent.
2007-02-17 00:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want an equal relationship that ensures you do not loathe him for 'taking from you' then I would split everything in half. If you have a mortgage then split this 50:50, or alternatively if you rent, do the same. If you have no mortgage you are lucky but work out what the mortgage would be and then ask him for half of that. Also I dont understand your reason for not asking him for half of the bills, he will be using half of your electricity, half of your water bill, half of your gas bill etc etc. You may end up in the long term wondering what you did not asking him for half at the outset as it will be hard once you are in the situation to be able to change what you want. Good luck.
2007-02-16 21:30:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you just share the "Costs of living."
We split the costs on the same ratios to earnings; so if one earns 60% of the household income then they pay 60% of the household bills.
Living together is a serious things and needs to be gotten right from the start. You boyfriend will be saving cash by moving in with you, and if he's not earning much - then he doesn't pay much.
2007-02-16 20:37:19 · answer #3 · answered by Felidae 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why shouldn`t he pay his share of the bills? Don`t let him off too lightly, you don`t want to end up paying more for the privilege of having him there. He could start taking you for granted. He keeps his money while you pay out? Work it out and split all the expenses.
2007-02-16 20:25:21 · answer #4 · answered by The BudMiester 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definitely half of everything. You'll have to put him on the council tax list too and that'll cost a bit. He'll be using hot water, sharing the heating/food etc. If you don't charge half, he may just be taking advantage of you and you will feel pretty miffed in future if he starts seeing someone else whilst living on the cheap with you. If he can't afford you, pack him in
2007-02-16 20:48:44 · answer #5 · answered by Angelfish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would charge her less rent because she has another person in the house that she has to put up with, however, if your boyfriend is sleeping in your room then she should be paying more than one third because she has a room to herself.
2016-05-23 21:58:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well me and my boyfriend live together, he pays all the rent, i pay all the household bills - they add up to the same amount near enough! and we split the food bill.
2007-02-16 20:30:38 · answer #7 · answered by Jemmax 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why dont you want him to pay any bills?
You should half what you pay so that it is fair and feels like it is both of your homes not your place that he has moved into.
Good luck
2007-02-17 01:01:18 · answer #8 · answered by Lady Claire - Hates Bigotry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my wife and I lived together before marriage we split rent 50/50 and consumables (since I eat more) 60/40. Things like gas depend on who drives the most if you have only one car, etc. Hope u two lovebirds have fun. Good luck.
2007-02-16 20:28:39 · answer #9 · answered by Huguenot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are going to pay all of the bills yourself did you say i think a relationship it should be 50/50 but that's you're choice ask him to pay 50 percent of the rent
2007-02-17 02:02:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋