Roomate Issues

[BigJimbo]

Originally posted by: SampSon
If he's there for more than the weekends and sleeps there, then he should pay as much as any other roommate.
If they don't agree and put up a big stink, ditch them and move somewhere else.

not an option Susan, Steve and I are all tied to a year lease. We had an agreement a few months back (when this was first discussed) and they were all okay with just splitting the utils 4 ways, now she thinks it should be split 3 ways with him contributing ~10$ for his (extra costs in utils).

On a side note, he will definitly be here monday through friday as she goes back home on weekends to work (an hour away from here) and he usually goes with her.


and what makes this harder is the fact we have all been friends for years. I just hope this nickle and diming doesnt take a toll on our friendships as we are all tied to live with each other for atleast another year.

 

[myusername]

Originally posted by: BigJimbo
we have all been friends for years

Lmao! dumbass

 

[myusername]

Oh, and I still don't see how he uses less utilities than anyone else. He is there, and therefore he is benefitting when the heat is on or his shower is hot.

 

[BigJimbo]

Originally posted by: myusername
Oh, and I still don't see how he uses less utilities than anyone else. He is there, and therefore he is benefitting when the heat is on or his shower is hot.

but her defense is that its already running for us so why split it more?


Im not trying to be biased, or a penny pincher, or what ever, I just want i guess to see if anyone else agrees with her or me. Steve and I both think it should be split 4 ways.


aghhhhhh its like were a bunch of women attracting drama!

 

[Bozono]

This is simple. Dude doesn't pay rent(so to speak), lives there 5 nights a week, and wants only to pay $10 reimbersement? No way! Have them pay 40% of the rent and split utilities 4 ways. Even that way they're still saving rent-wise, plus they get a private bathroom.

 

[Sphexi]

The one concern I'd have would be with electrical/water usage. Extra person means extra laundry and showers, which costs a little bit extra per month. Maybe split electricity/water 4 ways, and everything else 3 ways? As is they're getting one hell of a deal on rent/utilities for both of them, and you and the other roommate aren't making out so bad either. If everything is working out well though, don't rock the boat I'd say, not worth it over a few bucks a month.

 

[essasin]

Back in college we had 4 people in a 4 bedroom townhouse. We split everything and when our gfs came over more often our bill did not increase so much that we would have to sit down and have a meeting about it. I think the increase was about 5 -10 bucks. But, if only one person is over all the time...i think it is only right they offer to pay and at least do something (wash dishes, clean up the place, cook) for you guys in return.

 

[myusername]

Originally posted by: BigJimbo

Originally posted by: myusername
Oh, and I still don't see how he uses less utilities than anyone else. He is there, and therefore he is benefitting when the heat is on or his shower is hot.

but her defense is that its already running for us so why split it more?

Tell her that she can pick up the electric bill and you and your other roommate will toss in $10 each since it is already running for her ...

 

[BigJimbo]

Originally posted by: Sphexi
The one concern I'd have would be with electrical/water usage. Extra person means extra laundry and showers, which costs a little bit extra per month. Maybe split electricity/water 4 ways, and everything else 3 ways? As is they're getting one hell of a deal on rent/utilities for both of them, and you and the other roommate aren't making out so bad either. If everything is working out well though, don't rock the boat I'd say, not worth it over a few bucks a month.

water is 30$ tacked onto rent along with cable which is technically $1144 TOTAL a month

Utilities with my computers, appliances ect... ~160-170 in the summer and ~80-100 in the winter.



Groceries...thats another story, we got into a debate about splitting milk, bread and eggs vs having 4 gallons of milk, 4 loaves of bread and 4 dozen eggs in the fridge each week.

My opionion is thats ~$8 a week total split 4 wyas is 2 bucks, but then there was debate hey you may drink more milk than me yadda yadda......i was like for petes sake its 2$ a week! (we wont get into that)

 

[sygyzy]

What does her bf say about all this? What man would be ok with this?

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: BigJimbo
PS: He is here besides when hes at work... so basically he lives here

That sums it up. If he lives there, he should be paying. And if he refuses to do so, he's a POS and you should get the gril booted.

Oh ya .. :camera:

 

[BigJimbo]

Originally posted by: sygyzy
What does her bf say about all this? What man would be ok with this?

it hink we are all going to discuss this later. When it comes to close friends and arguements over money like this i give in.

Funny how with my boss/co-workers i give them hell till the end.


"Susan's Picture"

 

[fatkorean]

Just have him clean the apartment. Vacuum, dishes, clean the bathroom etc...?

-fk

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: loic2003
You pay for the room. 3 rooms therefore all bills split three ways. She wants to share her room, that's cool.

It's called a common area. You're not just renting out the room.