I am 23 years old and have been living on my own since 19. I work full time and go to school part time 3 classes. I pay as I go so I'm pretty broke. In order to finish school earlier I want to pick up 2 summer classes but cant afford it. My mom offered that I move back in with her so I can afford it. She lives by herself and has a good size house. I would like to know how much rent you pay if you live with your parents over 18 y.o. or how much you charge your son or daughter or how much you think my mom should charge me? By the way, I am very clean, very responsible and would hardly be there since I stay so busy. However I do have a good amount of furniture that I have to bring from my appartment. Honest answers please! thank you for your input!
2007-08-28 08:45:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
and she has plenty of room for my stuff since its just her.
2007-08-28 08:53:01 · update #1
If my child was responsible and working and contributing to the upkeep of house and also not planning to remain with me and be lazy and irresponible then I wouldnt charge them any rent, instead I would tell them to set it aside so when they are done with school they have a little nest egg to help them move back out.
2007-08-28 08:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it's just you and your mom, you should split the bills down the middle. Rent, groceries, gas, electric, water, sewer. The water and sewer bills are every third or fourth month so they wouldn't be monthly bills. It's only fair. Besides, you wouldn't have a storage bill if she has the room, so that's one less bill, and you would normally have these bills being on your own. Why give your mom any burden or hardship financially. This also shows that you are being responsible. If mom has a phone, and you are not going to be receiving calls or using it then I wouldn't think you would have to pay that bill. Two other bills are the cable and internet if you have a computer that you are going to hook up. But if your mom doesn't use the computer then she shouldn't have to pay for that. But sit down with your mother and discuss it and see what she says. She may even cut you a deal, seeings how your going to school. Good luck.
2007-08-28 16:08:56 · answer #2 · answered by darlene z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key is whatever is charged or agreed upon is what goes..Plain and simple.. When I moved back home to go to school and work.. The rules were pretty simple.. Go to work full time and school part time.. Help with chores.. and buying some of the groceries and cooking a few times a week.. When I would do something "they" wouldn't like the rules would suddenly change.. That's not fair, nor is it what was agreed upon.. I was holding up my end of the bargain and they kept changing the rules.. So, I moved out and have been very happy ever since... So whatever is agreed upon, both parties need to stick to it.. Even if it has to be in writing and signed.. Good luck
2007-08-28 16:01:22 · answer #3 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As soon as I got a job as a teenager, I had to pay $100/month to my parents. When I was done with school and was working full timewhile still living with them, I paid $250/month. This helped me to be more responsible and helped them with the food & utilities. As it turns out, they saved the money I paid and gifted it back to me after I moved out. Also, this was a really long time ago and food/utilities are much more costly now.
Hope this helps a little.
2007-08-28 16:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by monkeymom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are you utilities now? Pay that amount (for extra phone and gas and electric and water), plus any amount per week you can muster. I'm sure your mom will be pleased with any financial help. IF you have lots of furniture that you have to store in her house, pay her what you'd pay at a storage unit.
2007-08-28 15:52:40 · answer #5 · answered by Wiser1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lol well we got 6 kids of our own, then 2 dar in laws, ,then their at this time 2 grand kids liveing with us, an 2 young ladys, that need a place to stay, onw with a young child, so that make ,12, kids here, in which , we dont charges them, we do ask them, when they got it to help out on the light,an water, an so forth,,, but if i had to put a price on it, i say 30 a week,
2007-08-28 17:23:21 · answer #6 · answered by ghostwalker077 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd probably let my kid stay there for free so they could pile up some savings in exchange for help around the house, throw in for food, and maybe some utilities. It would not matter that they were over 18.
2007-08-28 15:56:53 · answer #7 · answered by JB 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If all you say is true, I'd have you pay only a nominal amount - say $100 a month. You are not loafing or sponging off her - you are working yourself into a position where you can get out on your own. She should be proud of you.
2007-08-28 16:26:36 · answer #8 · answered by dhdaddy2003 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt charge my son or daughter any rent but i would hope that they help pay for food and utilities the key word there is HELP not that they have to but they should and also help with chores around the house as far as your furniture if she has a place to store it use it if not rent a storage place for it
2007-08-28 15:56:53 · answer #9 · answered by Larry A 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a parent who has been there, I think about half the going rate in your market for a 1-bedroom apartment is fair.
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2007-08-28 15:54:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋