Should I charge my girlfriend rent?

[Anonymous]

My parents are moving away to another state for retirement. My parents are leaving the house to me, and I only have to pay property taxes and upkeep on the house. The house has its own private pool, many rooms, a modern kitchen, and I am at the age where there is no one in my state, who wants to party, so I just do my own thing. My girlfriend wants to move out of her parents house and into mine. My girlfriend and her female friend wants to move into my house. I work and only pay property taxes. I was wondering if I should charge my girlfriend rent?

What if the relationship doesn't work out, at least I can get something in return right?

[RichHomieGeorge]

For sure, and for more reasons than one.

Firstly I personally think it's healthy for a relationship to be "teamwork" in that aspect and not you just paying for everything for your gf.

Secondly, regardless of if they're your gf or not, they should definitely pay rent if they live there. If not rent then pay for food/supplies or whatever, just someway to take an equal share of the responsibilities of up keeping a household. My sister and her boyfriend used to go to the same Uni and lived together and they split rent too.

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

If she wants to bring her female friend yes i would charge them rent
your going to have two extra mouths to feed plus use of water, gas,
electricity etc.. It might not work out with you two least you got something
out of the deal. Now you got know something it's not always easy living
with someone plus a another person before you get yourself into anything
make sure you know what your getting into and make sure you get it in
writing cause anything verbally means nothing.

[Asker]

OK. I got it.

[Paris13]

By all means, it is only fair that 'My girlfriend and her female friend' pay their way and pave their way to the luxuries you so beautifully have Asked for when they have suggested 'To move into my house.'
I feel it is only right that they take some of the burden off of you and if it 'Doesn't work out,' they can either pack up, lock, stock and barrel and move out or Continue to pay their way to... stay.
Good luck. xx

[Anonymous]

I don't know about her but you should with the female friend at least. If I were in your situation I know I would at least be making the friend pay rent. I don't know if I would make my boyfriend pay rent but I would at least ask him to help out around the house. That's the way it should be. If you live somewhere you should contribute somehow even if it's just helping with the household duties.

[linkywinky]

When my sister moved in with her fiance she had to take on the responsibility of helping pay all the bills (gas, electricity, etc.) which only makes sense. That's how married couples do it, anyway. So yeah, charge her AND her friend rent.

It's a little messed up if you only charge her friend rent and not her.

[Breegee1989]

They should pay rent. Moving in with someone you're in a relationship with is a big deal you might wanna think long and hard on that one and if you want the relationship to least you should probably not move in with your girlfriend and her friend. All bad

[Joker-Beast]

Too right they should pay you rent. Just cause she is your girlfriend, it doesn't mean she should get everything for free. If she doesn't want to pay her way, then she sounds freebie to me. Then tell her, sorry you have to find somewhere else to live and pay rent. There is no freebie's in this world.

We are all human beings, just cause they women doesn't mean, that the man should pay for everything.

[Asker]

OK. SOunds good.

[Joker-Beast]

If the relationship doesn't work out, then no you should get nothing in return, except rent towards the bills, and tell them to move out. If they don't pay the months rent, make sure you have evidence to prove, they owe it, to take them to court.

But you must tell them clearly how its going to work between, and how much. Try have something in writing, and they both sign it. It could something simple as your own written agreement between.

[1GuyOpinion]

If you have to ask... it probably not a good idea.

Getting something in return if it doesn't work out? That sound really petty dude. I would hate to see your marriage some girl, got divorce, and have to split half of everything you acquire the day you two get marriage to her... O_O

[oldanddecrepid]

Perhaps not rent, but maybe she and her friend could help with the upkeep and food.

I would set it up so that your not making money off them, but at least they are contributing on a weekly or monthly basis towards the typical household expenses.

They should offer something... and not be looking to you for a free ride!

[rjroy3]

Yes you should have her pay rent. Because you could lose your job or get injured. Especially if her friend is moving in. You'll always feel like they are visitors if you don't have them pay. It can get sticky. Just calm tell her, "you're both moving in? Awesome! We can split the rent 3 ways, that way it's really cheap".

[rjroy3]

It'd be different if you were married and it was just the two of you.

[Anonymous]

Girlfriend maybe not but her friend is a definite yes no such thing as a free ride for friends learned that the hard way when I gave my friends rides when they would take the bus at night parents chewed me out and make me feel bad someone pays in some way nothing is truly free in life

[Mesonfielde]

Well if she lives there, she also maintains the household, and therefore should contribute to its support financially.

Therefore, yes, she should pay rent for living there. Just not so much that it would not be worth it for her to live there.

[Kabloosh75]

Definitely. She might be your girlfriend but if it ever moves onto something even more serious you'll want some financial cooperation. She doesn't get to free load just because she is your boyfriend essentially.

[truthbeknown]

Your gf should be paying 50% of shared expenses, so not only taxes, but also food and utilities. The female friend should be paying full rent.

[HeartsBloodDupre]

I totally agree with this one.

[I_M_LEGEND]

she needs to pay and help out dude. trust me, there's more problems of you paying for everythign than problems from her paying

and for sure her friend no question.

its not just about money, it sets out healthy boundaries and respect.

[sillygirl13]

If you make her pay rent you can't just kick her out if things don't work out

[I_M_LEGEND]

he can on the following month.=)

[linahh]

Perhaps you girlfriend no, but her friend yes. All of you should of course split the money for bills and taxes.

[RinXD]

I dont believe anyone gets a free ride does not matter if they're family, friends, friends with benefits , GF, ETC. Free rides breed lazy unproductive members of society.

[Anonymous]

Yes , because you guys all live there , no place you stay will be free unless you with you parents and even then most of my friends that live with there parents help still pay a bill

[Your_boss960]

They should pay rent, don't let them take you and the house for granted.

[Dandeus]

The friend should be paying fair market rent.

The girlfriend should be paying for half of utilities, food, property tax, and upkeep.

[abundantlyrich]

Nothing is free in life. She has to pay her dues. So make her.

[kaitlovesyou]

Yes I would, because if y'all had an apartment she would have to pay her own too.

[oleg_oleg]

how long you dating with her?
you know, it looks like she uses you..
and here is a questions -she wants live with you or with her girlfriends?

[Anonymous]

If both of them or just one is living with you then yes I think you should charge them/her rent. Its only fair.

[verd12w]

Yes. Make them sign an agreement too