How do you split rent when living with a couple?
I'm moving into a house with my boyfriend and a good friend and we are having difficulties agreeing how to split the rent. The details: we will be living in a 4 bedroom house with 2 bedrooms downstairs, and 2 bedrooms in the attic. No matter what, my boyfriend and I will be living on one floor, and my friend on the other. We haven't decided who is living where yet. I would like to split rent 350/500 with the utilities in thirds. My friend says that my boyfriend and I can each have ... (Asked by cgg2499)
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Divide the rent by 3 since you and your boyfriend will be living on one floor and your friend another. It doesn't matter how many bedrooms there are or you are using but rather how many persons will be sharing the accomadations which in your case is three.
InspectorBudget above has made a very good point....(Answered by Golden Girl) |
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Are there any disadvantages of living by an ocean?
I'm planning on buying a house in Newport Beach,CA and it's right in front of the ocean,which is so spectacular and I love it! I'm just curious if there are any bad things about living by an ocean(Pacific in this case). Thanks!
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I live in Seal Beach, just north of Newport, although i'm not ocean front, we're only a mile or so away from the ocean. I can't think of any negatives to being ocean front, unless your house is on stilts hanging over the ocean, there's a house like that , that IS still standing near Pelican Point in Laguna,, that would make me nervous (earthquake concerns)
If it's storms you're worrying about, well, there have been lots of storms & El Ninos over the years, but as far as I know , no homes have been crushed by them.
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How do I report unsafe living conditions in an apartment?
My friend is leasing an apartment, and has made several complaints to her land lord about various issues with the property. There are leaks in the roof, and electrical outlets that are hanging out of the walls. These things were all present when she moved in. The land lord's response was that she would not fix any of the problems or allow my friend to break lease. She would allow a transfer of the lease to someone else for the remaining time, but otherwise my friend is stuck.
I suggested she call the Health Department. Does ... (Asked by Katherine M)
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Have your friend double check the lease agreement (look for an "implied warranty of habitability." This means that your landlord must promise that your home is safe and fit to live in) . If she (landlord) refuses to fix such things, your friend can report the damages to the local housing authority. Be careful, though, if they deem the property unfit, your friend could have to move out till the owner repairs the violations.
On another note, your friend could fix the problems herself, then have a deduction in the rent (have an agreement with your landlord first)...say she spends $500 ...(Answered by ROB B) |
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What can I expect the cost of living to be in NYC?
I'm planning to attend school in Manhattan next year and was curious what I can expect the cost of living to be, and tips to cut costs. I'm probably going to try and find someone to share an apartment with, or just get a studio apt., what could I expect rent to be, with utilities and such? Also, just general things that I'll need for living in the city (i.e., subway passes) Are there any websites that would be helpful?
Would a commute from the Bronx be bad to the Upper West Side?
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Even a studio is very expensive in Manhattan. Just look at the prices in NYC on www.craigslist.com. See if you can get into student housing for your school. It will probably be the cheapest thing you can get.
Everything in NYC is expensive, but there are also tons of deals (just not on housing, lol). There is a magazine called Time-Out New York that has lots of bargains listed in it. You can also pick up the Village Voice for free to look at the cheap eats section.
Metrocards can be purchased as ...(Answered by ILoveKeyLimePie) |
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What is the pros and cons living outside city jurisdiction in Round rock tx?
We are planning to buy a house but it is located outside the city jurisdiction. Any feedback will be helpful regarding living outside the city jurisdiction, in particular those in Round rock TX.
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First consider the location. Location determines a lot of things like taxes, services,insurance ratings, etc. Look at the taxes entities: city taxes, school district taxes, community college taxes, county taxes, water district taxes, etc. Is the location such that you have a short ride into town or will you need to carefully plan your schedule so as to make only one trip to town because of the distance? What water and waste system you be using? Private well, septic system? What about solid waste or trash pick up. Is there a service or ...(Answered by The Old Man) |
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What rights does a person have living in a house without a contract?
For example what rights would an adult living in someone else's home have with no written contract. Just helping out with expenses ( a certain amount per month), if they are a live in boyfriend of two years to the owner?
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In most cases, you are considered a month-to-month tenant and your rent is what you pay towards expenses each month, regardless of whether or not you're under contract or if those expenses fluctuate. The owner is considered the landlord, and the person living there is considered a tenant. The owner is subject to the same laws that any other landlord would have to abide by in any circumstance.
Your answers will be under the month-to-month tenants section of your state's statutes. It varies significantly from state to state....(Answered by sovereign_carrie) |
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