Renters rights when you are renting from your parent

dodger1

Camillion wrote: »

Yes my sister does, basically without me she wouldn't have a house and would have to sell with little living income. I know I have some rights from research or i want a written agreement to have some rights.

I know I could easily move out but that wouldnt leave a good situation...

The situation is already bad, move.

fart

dodger1 wrote: »

The situation is already bad, move.

I don't see how it even makes it worse - you're an adult OP, gotta move out sooner or later! Just tell Mum that you think it's time you fled the nest, don't mention the living situation and you've saved your relationship from becoming awkward, saved the stress of not being able to do what you like, and it's win win all around. The only stress then will be paying through the nose to rent

LEJC

just to add a little clarifaction to the situatuion...how much rent do you pay?

what age are you?
you say your siblings dont pay rent,are they in employment ot education?

Does that include your food and laundry done,use of the facilities of the house etc

If you can get a better deal in the rental sector then perhaps you should look at that option...where you will have a proper contract and probably need to supply a deposit...pay your bills and stand on your own two feet rather than use a room in your mothers house.

I'm not being judgemental...just realistic,what you have at the moment is not a rental agreement, and as such you cant compare that to a real rental situation.

grifferz

If you did want to try something less confrontational than either just moving out or refusing to give them the previously-agreed amount, then you could research your rental options and presenting the alternatives to them.

i.e. a family chat, you're not happy with the living arrangements, feel you are paying excessively compared to your siblings, would like to see it made more fair. If agreement can't be reached you will move out to one of these places which you have budgeted for and know you can afford.

That's if you have any desire to remain in the family home and work things out. If it's as bad as you make out then I agree with everyone else that you are best off out of it.

It's just that it is worth bearing in mind that private rental costs a hell of a lot of money so even if your current situation is unfair, the alternatives could be financially ruinous. I would say though that you can't put a price on independence and having a place of your own even if that's a rented place.

Good luck!

The_Magnificent_Spoon

Hi OP,

I used to be in a similar position. I was the only person who worked in my home (my family had all sorts of problems that I can't go into here).

I got really stressed out, as I was paying all the rent in my home, where my two brothers didn't pay a penny. My mum was good to me though.

I worked out better for all of us that I moved out. I got my own place, my own space and privacy, my own life at no real extra cost. My family carried on getting the house paid for by benefits.

So, in short, pack your things. Rent a room in a house share or something.

hcb42

it's not rent, it's board...you either have to tell her you are not happy at paying more than the rest, or move on and leave them to it.