Amy
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In regards to the amount I agree with the other posts that said you should take the utilities divide by 30 and multiply by 11 and divide by 2. That should give you an accurate total of what you are responsible for.
As to the second part of your question, if the boyfriend lives there then the utilities and rent should be split in thirds. If he is there part of the time, but has his own place only staying over for a night or two then he is not responsible for the bills. I would ask your roommate to keep the lights, heat, and other utilities to a minimum though if neither of you are home. If she is not going to be a good roommate then it may be time to give her a 30 day notice to tell her it will not work out.
TO your EDIT:
Go to the lease rules. If your roommate will not give you a copy then ask for one from the landlords. There is normally a section that alllows for guests only for a certain amount of time before they are considered squatting and need to be added to the lease. Let your new roommate know you asked to be a roommate with her. If he has a key, stays there as his primary residence and is not paying any of the bills its time to relook at the lease. It is only fair if he is living there that he pay a part of the utilities and rent. If she doesn't want to include him on the lease or doesn't think that is fair show her the rules of the lease. This may start getting ugly, but if you take it out of her hands and put it in the hands of the landlords they may say that she is required to put him on the lease or risk eviction. Before you pay any more bills or rent let her know what your requirements are for staying there and if her boyfriend is going to live there as well then she needs to respect that he will be responsible for bills also. That's only fair. |
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I know, I know!!!!
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I suggest moving out now and finding a new place to live. Maybe your new room mate wont try to rip you off. That is TOTALLY not fair. |
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bastian915
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if you moved in on the 19th just tell them that you are just paying your share of half the month and if she doesn't like it tell them that you are moving out as you want to be treated fairly not taken advantage of. |
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Pammie aka Lil Miss Perky
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First, you are probably better off just paying the bill.
I would not want to pay half a power bill for 3 people split into two. But, you have to go with what your agreement was when you moved in. If it is not fair. You have two choices (well) three maybe:
1. Pay it.
2. Move
3. Re-negotiate
Utility bills usually do not run 1st to 1st (example 4/1-5/1). If you are going to have access to the bills and your roommate agrees find out what period the bill is for.
Example if the service period is 4/13 to 5/12 (power companies vary meter reads).
Divide it by 30. Multiply this figure X the days (30 days - 7 days = 23 days) then divide it in 1/2 (or 1/3)
Good Luck! |
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jyoti
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Well if her bf is living there yes he needs to pay or stop living there. No you shouldn't pay for whole april month. You should pay for half of the month of april |
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sooners83
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I would divide the bill in 30 (30 days in April) and only pay 12(days)/30 or 40%. In that 40% your roomate should be paying half if you split the bills, so you will only have to pay have of 40%. The whole boyfriend/girlfriend thing stinks but what can you do. They don't really live there even if they are there all the time so you can't really count on them paying. That would be like charging your friends a few bucks evertime they came over. |
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quackpotwatcher
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try doin up an agreement on pc about all expenses due on apt,,,ask for access to lease agreement,based on that,write up a sub lease ,(may have section permitting or not permitting sub-leasing)),maybe ya oughta find another roomy |
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moromy420
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yea say you will split it.. and if he stays there alot try and do it 3 way |
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Travyn
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tell her to stick the bill up her a ss for nothing, and ***** off while shes doing it! |
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akuavi
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This is the kind of thing you really have to work out before you move in, if you want to avoid getting taken advantage of. No, you definitely should not have to pay utilities for the time you are not there - your roommate should prorate them so that you are paying for what you actually used. Getting the boyfriend to pay is probably going to be harder - especially if he is doing laundry, showering, etc at his place (even if it's just part of the time). Try to be diplomatic though; after all, you have to live with these people. |
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Always Right
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If you don't like it, move out. |
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Hoptoad City
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Prorate the bill for the day you moved in, if that was the date you originally agreed to move in. If a third person is using utilities then you should only be responsible for 1/3 of the water bill. Electricity,cable, etc, is split between the actual roommates. |
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JD
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If I were in your situation I'd suggest to my room-mate that we split the utilities 60%(her) to 40%(you) and explain that you don't want to be paying high cost for utilities if her boyfriend is always over and not turning off lights when leaving the room or whatever it is. otherwise split it 50/50.
Besides that, I think you should only be paying the portion of April that you were actually there - it's only fair.
Honestly though, if paying utilities is going to be huge ordeal then I'd suggest finding a place where utilities are included, that should pretty much fix it.
Good Luck! |
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truthseekr07
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Well, you can forget about getting the boyfriend to pay. It'll never happen since he's not on the lease.
As far as your portion of April, you should sit down with your roommate and a calculator. PRORATE what you owe by dividing the amount of the bill by 30 (no. of days in April). Multiply that number by 11 (the number of days you were living there) and divide by 2 (number of people on the lease).
That's how much you owe for April. |
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baglady
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Did you both move in on the same date? Or did you move in after her? You are going to have to stand up for yourself, and maybe even get some guidelines written on paper for your shared living space. You need to figure out if her boyfriend is indeed another roommate. So delicately ask her if he will be moving the rest of his belongings into your shared space!
You'll be wasting time and energy if you come across as a really fed up and unreasonable roomie. You must have agreed to share expenses before you moved in. Was it understood that you weren't going to live there for the whole month of April? Maybe the whole idea of being responsible has scared the crap out of her. Be patient with each other. You might choose to be roommates for a long time!
Good luck!!!! |
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Smith & Raver LLP, Minneapolis
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I suggest that you re-examine your lease. What does it say about utilities, and the responsibility to pay them? Unless you and your roommate have signed a "roommates agreement", and depending on the laws in your state, the lease is going to control. Again, depending on your state, if the lease requires the tenant(s) to pay a utility, you are responsible per your share. So if there are 3 of you, you each probably owe a third.
If you have serious problems, call a lawyer. Look for someone who does landlord/tenant disputes &/or contracts, and you should be fine.
Good luck. |
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Fantabulous
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DON'T LET HER BF LIVE WITH YOU!!! You can actually get him kicked out yourself by telling the apartment manager/office personnal! They will put a letter on your door explaining that all people over the age of 18 must be on the lease contract and if they aren't then that person will be evicted. By the bf living there they are scamming you! Because bills should be split 3 ways and he's living off you for free! Its just not right! No matter what split the bills down the middle. I'm sure she contributed to the utility bill too right? You didn't rack up that money yourself did you? And if it comes down to it then split it 3 ways! You should only be responsible for April 19 through April 30! So for that particular month pay 40% of the bill and let her pick up the rest. |
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Lori K
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You and she are each responsible for 1/2 the bills each month. Since you didn't move in until the 19th, she should pro-rate the bill...but some people have difficulty with the math. If her boyfriend isn't on the lease he is just a guest. He isn't obligated to pay anything. |
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Kristy
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Well, no you probably shouldn’t have to pay it. Just tell her that you will give her a portion of it, say even half, and tell her to be happy with it and get on her way, or she can find another roomy. About the bf situation, ugh soo been there and done that. My roomy did the same thing, and I hated her bf, and it ended badly. They broke up. But I always said that he should pay utilities. Say he needs to help out on the electric bill, and if he takes showers there, the water bill too. But him paying some of the utilities does NOT mean he gets a key.... just stick to your guns! |
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my0hface
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I think you probably should have worked it out before you moved in that way you would know how much you're expected to pay every month. |
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bostonmike
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I have been in that situation with my buddy and a chick that was moving her way in.It gets worse and does'nt get better.Save your money and get your own place as quick as you can.There is nothing worse than being uncomfortable at home |
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scorpiodadog
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what was the agreement before you moved in? Her boyfriend is a moot question as he live's there with her. Tell her you will pay what is fair if not tell you will move out . |
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innocence_lost
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thats sooooo not fair! Offer to pay a third, since thats about how much you should owe for. |
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comtnman2003
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Ahhhh...things that should be worked out BEFORE getting a rommie. |
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Meesy
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Stick it to the man!
That's not fair. Confront her about it. Talk to the landlord. Take her to court. |
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