what can I do to make my son pay reasonable rent?

Answer 1

number one, he had better be out of school before you do this to him, I got one F in math in my sophmore year of high school so my dad was going to start charging me 400 a month to live with him, and he wasn't going to let me get car insurance so I couldn't drive, and I would have to work full time. So I picked drop out and move out.

But, you will have to threaten to kick him out. and do so if he fails to comply. He has to get ready for the real world @ some point, ,and not learn how to be a bum and a leech.

Give him 30 or so days to get with the program, and if he dosen't, put all his stuff in bags in the front yard and change the locks. He'll survive.

Answer 2

Let's assume that your son is an adult living at home, no job, no prospects and no ambition.

In other words, a moocher.

This may be a legal problem - so contact a lawyer that handles both family law and real estate law.

There may be certain rights you have as owner - or certain assumptions he may have as your son. That's the family law part.

Have a lease drawn up to your satisfaction concerning rent, utilities, visitors, pets, privacy, noise, etc. etc. etc. Yes, it can be very one-sided - it's your house.

Present it to him with whatever notice tenants are due in your state/community - in writing. Some places it's 30 days, others more. And a legal deadline for signing it - again according to your state/community tenant laws.

If he doesn't sign it within the legal deadline you can legally start eviction proceedings.

Don't cave in to his whining, threats, pleas, bargains, or any other negotiations. Just sign the lease, or leave. Period.

It may take up to 6 months to get Jr. evicted - but he'll either pay rent or leave. And you can do this legally with a lease.

The one caveat is that when he pays rent on time and obeys the other provisions in the lease - you can't come back at him and demand more or change the rules. So be careful of what you put - or don't put in the lease. Consider making it a quarterly or semiannual lease so you can add/delete provisions as you see fit.

Answer 3

First, tell him you want him to pay rent. Explain to him you just want him to be more responsible, and grow up. If he refuses, then, don't feed him. Don't buy stuff he likes, and when you make dinner, don't set a place for him. Also, turn the electric off in his room until he agrees to pay. Tell him with him living there it is costing you more money than if he wasn't, so he should make up the difference. If he is over 18, tell him most 18 year olds are out on their own, making money, and living their own lives.
If he doesn't want to pay you, then you need to ask him to leave. It won't be easy, but you are doing what is best for your son. I know, it doesn't sound like it, but do you want your son to be living with you when he's 30? If you don't stop it now, that is what you will get.

Answer 4

Tough question. But you're entitled to rent if he's old enough to make a living. So, if all else fails, I'd do the following (or have someone else do it):

(1) Take off the door to his room. No rent, no privacy.
(2) Take his bed apart and store it somewhere. No rent, no bed. If he starts sleeping on the sofa, be as loud as you can in the morning in order to make sure he doesn't enjoy the experience.
(3) Cut off cable service to any room but yours, and lock your door. No rent, no TV.
(4) Take all of his stuff that's in the garage or in the attic and put it all in one room, HIS room. Tell him anything outside of that room that doesn't belong to you gets donated to goodwill. No rent, no storage space.
(5) Kill all the phone connections except the one in your room. No rent, no internet & phone.

Make allowances at first. Make a schedule of how much rent he has to pay. If you start with an amount that's reasonable to you, it still may shock the heck out of young man, so be willing to negotiate on a small amount that will increase in time. Make sure he knows how much it will increase in advance.

Answer 5

First, compliment his successes. Let him know that you really appreciate all that he does around the house (even if its not much, not being judgemental). Then, let him know that things (gas, food, etc.) are getting really expensive. Let him know that you could use his help. Third, let him name a price. Tell him he needs to be reasonable (not like 20 bucks). Lastly, negotiate. Be realistic on what he can acutally afford and what you need. Be loving (I'm sure you will) and don't attack him. Try to bring it up when he's in a great mood (most likely after he eats!---my husband is always happy after he eats!). Good Luck!

Answer 6

Make him sign a contract dont end up letting this break up the family. Reasonable amount - only you after looking at his bank statement if he allows you or does he work? deduct a small amount and does he eat from your fridge? are you going to deduct that too? is he in college/ if hes in college take it a lil easy on him if not, teach him how cruel the worlds going to be but dont over do it

Answer 7

There's not enough information to answer this question.

How old is he?
Does he have a job?
Is he in school?
Do you NEED his money?
Is there a father in the household?
Do you have other children?
Do YOU work?
What is your reason for having him pay rent?

Answer 8

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Answer 9

how old is he ?? does he work ?? is he in school?? when my kids were out of school the rule was you have one month to get a job and give me at least $50.00 a week or you gotta go. and if they didnt like ANY of my rules then they had to go. my oldest got married, my other son thought i was kidding and came home to find all his belongings in the driveway ! he now knows that $50.00 a week to live was cheap. he stays with friends, and we still talk every day. but that is because he knows i love him and me and my children are close, nomatter what happens.

Answer 10

go over bills like electric, gas or oil, food etc and sheow him he is to pay a percentage of the totla costs for running the home, like maybe 5 or 10 %