A roommate situation.

[brigden]

I'm posting this on behalf of my little brother. He's having an issue at his shared house and he's asked me for my opinion on the matter.

My bro lives with two girls and a guy. One of the girls' boyfriend is apparently at the house five out of seven days per week. He apparently receives phone calls from friends and family and has packages delivered to the house. He also does his laundry, cooks, and comes and goes as he pleases (he has his own key).

Essentially, he lives at their house.

The other members of the house do not want a fifth roommate, but by expecting him to contribute financially is to suggest he lives there. They feel once he contributes financially, he may completely move in, or allow his presence to be felt completely.

I'm suggesting they limit his "visits," but I'm not sure how to recommend so without appearing juvenille and fascist.

What do you guys think?

 

[doma]

i would take some of the money from that muucher

 

[miri]

Ive been in both sides of that situation.

When I had my girlfriend stay with me most of the time, my roomates charged her rent.

When I had roomates move their girlfriend or boyfriend in, I never charged them extra.

 

[brigden]

I should also explain that they pay $1,500 per month for rent, split between four people.

 

[HN]

he's got his own key, he needs to pay rent.

 

[Jpark]

Originally posted by: HN
he's got his own key, he needs to pay rent.

 

[nissan720]

Key = Rent, Say hey you get in or get out...

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: Jpark

Originally posted by: HN
he's got his own key, he needs to pay rent.

 

[brigden]

OK, you suggest paying rent, but how much is equitable? And would you charge him a slice of the utilities?

 

[shimsham]

Originally posted by: brigden
OK, you suggest paying rent, but how much is equitable? And would you charge him a slice of the utilities?

if hes there that much and using utilities, then split it 5 ways.

id suggest telling the guy they dont want another room mate, and he need to find somewhere else to stay. if the girl doesnt like it, she can move in with the bf.

 

[ManyBeers]

Originally posted by: brigden
I'm posting this on behalf of my little brother. He's having an issue at his shared house and he's asked me for my opinion on the matter.

My bro lives with two girls and a guy. One of the girls' boyfriend is apparently at the house five out of seven days per week. He apparently receives phone calls from friends and family and has packages delivered to the house. He also does his laundry, cooks, and comes and goes as he pleases (he has his own key).

Essentially, he lives at their house.

The other members of the house do not want a fifth roommate, but by expecting him to contribute financially is to suggest he lives there. They feel once he contributes financially, he may completely move in, or allow his presence to be felt completely.

I'm suggesting they limit his "visits," but I'm not sure how to recommend so without appearing juvenille and fascist.

What do you guys think?

Ask the girl and her freeloader friend to find a new place.

 

[birdpup]

Does this guy shave, shower, or eat there?

Reread post. Laundry, cooks, and has key.
Does he shower and shave there?
If yes, definitely charge him.
As it is, the issue needs to be discussed by all of them.

 

[brigden]

I've met them, and they're not bad people, but I feel the situation isn't fair for the others.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

he should pay rent if he lives there that much and uses the utiltites and such.

 

[brigden]

I actually think that by suggesting he pay rent and utilities as a fifth, so $300 per month for rent, that he might just stop coming over.

 

[Skunkwourk]

Originally posted by: brigden
I actually think that by suggesting he pay rent and utilities as a fifth, so $300 per month for rent, that he might just stop coming over.

is that not a good solution?