How should i react too a roommate??

Question

How should i react too a roommate??

me and my fiance decided to rent out our extra room in a our apartment for 250 a month that isnt half of bills or the rent the rent is like 580 a month so we are paying the bulk of everything...so is it like they own half of the apartment or just there room...?

Answer 1

That should be up to you and your partner. You should decide if the roomate has kitchen privileges, etc. Don't assume anything....you should discuss with the potential roomate as well, then put everything IN WRITING.
should rpoblems arise later...you have a document to refer to for a host of reasons.

good luck

Answer 2

Well first of all you are 2 incomes they are one so they are covering their 3rd plus extra.
What you want that extra to cover is up to you.
How well do you know this person?
Just an example that may help you with your decisions.
My son's old girlfriend took in a roommate. She took into consideration that the roomy was using her washer & dryer, t.v., furniture and kitchen. She did have to buy her own food.
Unfortunately in this situation the roommate was kicked out several months later because she was a slob, ate whatever was in the frig. whether it was hers or not, and brought in too many friends.
There was never a written agreement drawn up but I feel there should have been because if there is ever any damages that could ever cause problems with the landlord.
Good Luck

Answer 3

We rent out a couple of rooms in our house. The people who rent the rooms have access to the kitchen and bathroom, living room, porch and backyard. There are rules. For instance, we don't expect someone to be doing their dishes or laundry at 2 am or that there is a heavy traffic of people coming into the house without our permission.

It is important that you spell out your expectations before you accept a roomer. If you need your privacy then perhaps you can say that it only includes bathroom and kitchen (kitchen and bathroom are standard) but all other areas are yours.

Answer 4

You said "in our apartment". Does this mean that you are renting also? First, check with your landlord to see if this is legal with your lease/rental agreement. All terms you want should be in writing and signed by all interested parties. By allowing a rental agreement, you cannot evict the renter immediately if there is a problem. They will have legal rights also. You really need to trust the person you are renting to. They will have access to all your belongings. This sounds like a really bad idea.

Answer 5

If they are moving into a house that you and your fiance own, they should expect privacy and personal space in their room only; however, that is a subject that you should discuss in depth before they move in!

Answer 6

I agree...put everything in writing no matter what you and boyfriend decide....have it signed...then if things don;t go so great, you have a leg to stand on....Living with roommates is pure hell. Best of Luck!!