Some may remember he and his room mate were evicted, my wife offered to rent him a room. I told him about it today and he told me to let him know a price, what would be reasonable in your opinion. At his apartment he was paying 500/month plus utilities. Here his room price would include utilities and internet.
What would be a reasonable price to charge my dad for rent?
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Bignate603
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I'd give it to him for less, maybe 300 or 400 at the most. If he balks about it offer to give him "chores" to make up for it. Having somebody to help with yard work and do small odd jobs is worth something.
So he doesn't have much money.
I would have a hard time charging a family member if they were in need, especially a parent, as I know all of the sacrifices most parents make.
Yeah I would. I am not loaded and I work my ass off, he has no bills but rent, and he charged me rent when I was 18-19 and living at his house.
Just your dad, and not his old room mate? $250, max, with no utilities extra.
That way, he feels like he's paying something (and it's about half what he paid before, with 2 people), so he won't think of it as a handout. Otherwise, if it's with the roommate, then make it $50 more.
Let's face it, it's your DAD. If he balks, it's either because he thinks it's too low (which then you can tell him that he can do a chore or two to make up for it), or it's too high (which then you tell him he can work some off doing a chore or two). Get him moved in, and when he asks what the chores are, tell him it includes relaxing, enjoying the company/grandkids (if he has any?). :biggrin:
That way, he feels like he's paying something (and it's about half what he paid before, with 2 people), so he won't think of it as a handout. Otherwise, if it's with the roommate, then make it $50 more.
Let's face it, it's your DAD. If he balks, it's either because he thinks it's too low (which then you can tell him that he can do a chore or two to make up for it), or it's too high (which then you tell him he can work some off doing a chore or two). Get him moved in, and when he asks what the chores are, tell him it includes relaxing, enjoying the company/grandkids (if he has any?). :biggrin:
What about when you were 0 - 18?
Ask him to contribute what he thinks is appropriate to cover utilities and incidentals and to help around the house.
lxskllr
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FelixDeCat
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free, I know it sucks but I can't imagine charging family in need for this. But that's just me. That or 1 million dollars and give him the austin powers dr. evil pose.
lxskllr
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Yea, I don't really like the idea of charging a parent rent, but without knowing the OPs specific situation, it could make sense. There's a lot of reasons charging some kind of rent would be appropriate.
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