I live with my boyfriend and we have another roommate. When he first moved in we told him that we dont like guests staying over every night. At first everything was great! now, he is dating this girl and she is over EVERY NIGHT!!! It has been two months and I wake up to her every morning. It has created a lot of tension in the house since he knows it pisses us off. Is it fair to charge him extra rent for her basically living here? If so how much?
2007-08-26 11:01:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Here's the deal: if his girlfriend is staying there every night (or even the majority of the week) she is taking away from your life. Period. She is using utilities and probably eating food as well.
It's time to sit your roommate down and explain that if she continues to stay there, she will be charged 1/4th of the rent (now rent will be devided equally among 4 people). Further, put this expectation in writing and make him sign it. If he does not agree with it, then he needs to either move out, or not allow her to stay there.
I give you this advice because it has happened to me before. At one point, this exact same thing happened and the cost of the utilities jumped up in price 50.00. It's ridiculous to pay for his girlfriend.
You might also consider making a few more rules about "overnight guests" and whether you'd even allow that or not.
Good luck.
2007-08-26 12:55:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my husband had an apartment, his roommate had his brother staying over every night. He was charged. It should be fair and equal. If she is using the apartment and the utilities, she should pay her share. So, if there are now 4 of you, her share is 25% of the rent.
2007-08-26 18:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is fair and I think that 1/2 of his rent would be fair and you should tell her that if she insists on staying over then she needs to pay 1/2 his rent. I think she will be going home more if you tell her that . good luck .
2007-08-26 18:09:57 · answer #3 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she needs to pay her fair share of the rent .after al she probably useing water and electric just as well and yes charge her..at least 25% if it is the 4 of you
2007-08-26 18:09:09 · answer #4 · answered by nas88car300 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she is using up the water, using up electricity and eating your food, then yes. u say she is staying over every night so ask your roomate what are his intentions with his new girlfriend. Be up front with, tell him is disrespecting......or....you could just raise his part of the rent bill so he pays for both himself and her, also.
2007-08-26 18:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by shhhhh! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that you don't like it. And charge him for 2 because it is one person extra. Or at least half extra
2007-08-26 18:11:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes when u montioned at 1st place, n now its 2 months she has been there, you should charge her.
2007-08-26 18:10:16 · answer #7 · answered by :) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, take him for everything you can get out of him
2007-08-26 18:12:37 · answer #8 · answered by Joe S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋