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Making ends meet
Papersatan:
You are getting a deal on your rent because you are related to the landlords, that rent should not necessarily extend to other roommates. It is probably too late to get more out of these people, but don't feel bad about charging more for the next people, there is no need to tell them how much you pay.
I agree, you should price your space based on the going rates for comparable spaces in your area. Things to take into account which could raise the price: is there off street parking, that there is a washer and drier, is there a separate entrance, are utilities included? Also make sure you have a basic lease written up, even if it is just the price, when it is due, how much notice is required to move out and some basic rules.
Also, I would confront her, but don't be nasty. I have had two friend/roomates leave without giving any real notice and I think in both cases they didn't want to make me mad by saying they were leaving, especially until they had everything in order. That said, it was rude and hurtful to me. Most people need more than 7 days notice to budget to pay double rent, and I don't think it is too much to ask that they extend you the courtesy of giving notice. I had to confront the one, and I did it by just flat out asking, are you moving out, because if so I need to know so that I can budget my money. He said yes, and that was that.
Elysiana:
Yes, she got a job. She is moving probably within the next 6 weeks but she doesn't know when yet. He is staying until his company can push his transfer through. That may be 6-8 weeks. Or it may be less. Or it may be more. Who knows when we'll know. And we don't know anyone who needs a room.
On top of that, Ryan's company is getting bought out on May 1 and we're having to switch to my insurance for at least a month because he doesn't qualify for the new company's insurance yet. So insurance is going up too (and will stay high with the new company, plus having employee + family is ridiculously expensive).
When it rains, it pours.
Johnny C:
--- Quote from: tania on 19 Apr 2011, 08:02 ---save the most money by not wearing any makeup at all, because feminism
--- End quote ---
live frugally & smash the patriarchy
tania:
double your frugality and patriarchy-smashing prowess by cancelling your waxing appointments and letting your lady pubes sprout wild and free, as nature intended
Johnny C:
unironically agree
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