2007-05-15 13:55:35 · 9 answers · asked by sumsin4nutin2000 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I am assuming your roommate will declare the electric bill as part of the itemization on the IRS tax forms and declare it as an expense? If you, then he owes you 1/2 of that deduction. It is only fair and honest. If not, then I would think he would throw in a little extra to cover the cost of electric bills for times when YOU are not in the home.
2007-05-15 15:01:13 · answer #1 · answered by Seraphim B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly how would you figure out how much more your roommate should pay?
I don't think he should pay any extra for electric. Like people said, the house has to be heated/cooled and lights still get used and whatnot.
If he's got a LOT of equipment that uses a LOT of electricity, then he should. If he's just using a phone and one computer then he shouldn't.
2007-05-16 01:54:27 · answer #2 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to him about it. Did you live there on your own before, and have the electric bills gone up drastically? Are the electric bills in his name or in your name, and if they're in his name, is he going to claim them as a business expense on his IRS 1040? If so, definitely. You would have to consider all of the variables. It stands to reason that if he's there all day, especially using a computer, possibly with the tv on, or other things running, you are using more electricity than if you both worked in an office. If this is solely due to his at home business activities, he should pay more. If not, don't make it a bone of contention - just pay half.
2007-05-15 15:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, which is it husband or boyfriend? Make up your mind. 1. Talk to him about this. This is not okay. Maybe you should pay the bill company directly? 2. It is not your roommate's responsibility to look after your pets and make sure they get outside. Offer a litter box in your room. Come home often enough to let your dogs out or hire a dog walker. 3. Talk to your roommate about this. You shouldn't disrespect his boyfriend. So what if he is younger than you? No, he shouldn't get to boss you around but that has nothing to do with age, everything to do with you're the one that pays the rent. 4. Talk to your roommate. Develop a cleaning schedule. 5. Talk to your roommate about this. I think you should give communicating a try before getting mad. Communication seems to be a lost art in your home.
2016-03-19 05:51:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, how would you determine who uses more electric? The apartment still needs to be heated during the winter and cooled during the summer. He will not be using that much more electric than you. Now, if he is wasteful and turns the heat up to 75 during the winter or AC down to 65 during the summer, that might be a reason to ask him to pay more.
2007-05-15 15:05:20 · answer #5 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, it would not be fair because when you both decided to be roommates, that is when you should have asked for it. to do it now, would not be fair at all.
sorry - good luck.
i doubt that the electricity is that much more really. it sounds more like you have other issues, and this is the only thing you could find to address your concerns. maybe look deeper to what is really bothering you and address that!
2007-05-16 10:15:36 · answer #6 · answered by jackjonesfoto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is a big difference i woudl ask if he would pitch in a litlle more but i wouldnt use that as an excuse to run up the bill then try to suck it out of him
2007-05-15 14:39:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely.
2007-05-15 20:33:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Dude, how petty can you be?
No. No. No. Do not ask. No.
2007-05-15 15:42:10 · answer #9 · answered by Lively 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋