Is what im doing right or wrong?

CityOfAngels · 10-19-2011, 02:47 PM

I just leased a 2 BR apt for $2k. The only one on the lease right now so it\'s my apartment. I was thinking of finding a roommate to take the other room. Do I have to split rent 50/50 or can I charge whatever I like for the other room? I was thinking of charging maybe 1200 or something.

Kroy · 10-19-2011, 02:54 PM

you can split however you want since it's your lease. but sometimes there are rules against subleasing.

curious where are you renting for 2k a month?

KingOfJericho · 10-19-2011, 02:56 PM

It's a room for rent situation and you can charge whatever you want but I would highly recommend that you do your best to keep him from finding out you're rooking him. If the place is set up with 1 bathroom then I would go 50/50 but if one of you has a private bathroom then that one would typically pay more (in my personal experience).

Bumer · 10-19-2011, 03:06 PM

Charge him whatever you feel like.
After all, if someone does not want to pay what you're asking for, he / she is not going to pay.

NYCGP · 10-19-2011, 03:09 PM

You have to live with this person... If they find out they are paying the lion's share for an apartment that you are for all intents and purposes splitting... it WILL cause problems. Be smart and fair and your life will be easier for it.

I always recommend the use of billmonk.com when it comes to splitting expenses in an apartment between roommates. It keeps things organized.

jpsum · 10-19-2011, 03:11 PM

Sharing a place with someone is almost always a bad idea. If you can afford it, avoid roommates.

If you really want to share, I'm pretty sure there is a sublet clause in your lease that prohibits that. Go talk to management and see what you need to do to add someone to the lease. It will most likely be a fee and a credit check on the other renter.

AU335i · 10-19-2011, 06:39 PM

wait, how long is the lease? 2k a month?

Pcemkr · 10-20-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AU335i

wait, how long is the lease? 2k a month?

Typically rent is per month...

///Mandy · 10-20-2011, 01:46 PM

From what my friends told me in the past about sharing a rental unit with someone, whomever gets the master bedroom (aka bigger bedroom) pays a little extra.

AU335i · 10-20-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pcemkr

Typically rent is per month...

holy fuck... and i thought living expenses here were high x_X... typical 2 bedroom apartment with personal bathrooms here go for about 1200 range.

oneintheory · 10-20-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AU335i

holy fuck... and i thought living expenses here were high x_X... typical 2 bedroom apartment with personal bathrooms here go for about 1200 range.

Socal vs. Alabama...

MisterSkiMask · 10-20-2011, 05:18 PM

What is market value for one room in a shared apartment in your building?

Charge that much.

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Kroy Brigadier General 177 Rep 3,032 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	you can split however you want since it's your lease. but sometimes there are rules against subleasing. curious where are you renting for 2k a month?
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jpsum Major 286 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	Sharing a place with someone is almost always a bad idea. If you can afford it, avoid roommates. If you really want to share, I'm pretty sure there is a sublet clause in your lease that prohibits that. Go talk to management and see what you need to do to add someone to the lease. It will most likely be a fee and a credit check on the other renter.
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MisterSkiMask Banned 149 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	What is market value for one room in a shared apartment in your building? Charge that much.
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