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A roommate situation.

brigden

brigden

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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?
 
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.
 
OK, you suggest paying rent, but how much is equitable? And would you charge him a slice of the utilities?
 
Originally posted by: brigden
OK, you suggest paying rent, but how much is equitable? And would you charge him a slice of the utilities?
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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.
 
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?
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Ask the girl and her freeloader friend to find a new place.

 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
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is that not a good solution?
 
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