So my ex MIL asked me to rent her my spare bedroom. I don't mind her, me and her get along very well. But I don't know how much to charge.... It would be her and her 13 year old daughter and a chihuahua. They would have their own private bathroom and a space for their car in the garage. All bills included, except for food. We would have to share the kitchen and living room. But I don't know how much I should charge her. :/ our mortgage is roughly about $1250, including gas, water, trash, and electricity, more in winter. But that's just for me and my hubby, I would guess the utility bill would go up? And to be honest, we need the money right now, since my Husband hasn't been working much.
So how much would you charge for that?
Thank you ladies for your help. I looked at craigslist and prices varied from $350 to $700. But some as cheap since it didn't include utilities. We are charging her $400, at first I felt like it was too much, but in the end somebody else would've charged her deposit plus probably extra for her dog. She gets to save money because she doesn't have to go to the laundromat anymore. I guess... We decided to buy groceries together, I would feel akward cooking for myself, my husband and our two year old without asking them if they want some of our food. She loves my cooking, but we decided we would take turns in cooking. Her food is alright. There are some things I really like that she makes. when I left my ex, the thing I missed the most was spending time with his family hahahaha. She's like a really friendly second mom to me.
So how much would you charge for that?
Thank you ladies for your help. I looked at craigslist and prices varied from $350 to $700. But some as cheap since it didn't include utilities. We are charging her $400, at first I felt like it was too much, but in the end somebody else would've charged her deposit plus probably extra for her dog. She gets to save money because she doesn't have to go to the laundromat anymore. I guess... We decided to buy groceries together, I would feel akward cooking for myself, my husband and our two year old without asking them if they want some of our food. She loves my cooking, but we decided we would take turns in cooking. Her food is alright. There are some things I really like that she makes. when I left my ex, the thing I missed the most was spending time with his family hahahaha. She's like a really friendly second mom to me.
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Diana-Mexican
on Aug. 6, 2012 at 12:55 PM
I really depends on were you live. Check the news paper or craigs list.
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My MIL lives close to a college, and has a "MIL" type room attached. Seperate entrance, shared bathroom (IF it was more than just her). Tiny fridge, sink, stove, and a LOFT bed (blech). I believe electric is included and she charges around $800, more in the winter, if the electric takes a huge jump up.
Amazing, it is just one big room. I would look at going rates for your area and just keep in mind, the electric and such.
I think it is cool you're still close/friends with your ex-MIL. Not so sure I'd be with mine ;)
I think it's great that you are able to keep such a great relationship with your exs family. That's very diplomatic of you both.
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share birthdays??
- guerrera221
on Aug. 5, 2012 at 2:01 AM