What would be a reasonable rent to charge my wife's mother

scottygees

Would eat together as probably easier, but would make sure there was food in for her breakfast and lunch whilst we are at work

[Deleted User]

Hi,

well eating together is good, so make your usual amount of food for a meal and share it three ways, that way instead of eating 50% you're only eating 33%, so you and your wife are cutting down a third on food so should be good for the waistline.

silvercar

In truth I would avoid this for my and more importantly my husband's sanity.

If I was going to do it, I wouldn't charge anything. You have all the expenses of the home in any case. Parent's presence only causes a marginal increase in utility bills. The only significant extra is food, I would expect parent to realise that and do more than a very occasional shop. Plus taking you out for a meal/ some other treat just to say thank you.

newbutold

I really wouldn't charge any rent, unless of course you are getting rid of a rent paying lodger to make way for her.

I would however expect her to pay towards the additional electric & gas you will use. Also to contribute towards the food shopping bill and I suppose any phone calls she makes. With regards to tv, broadband, phone line etc, unless you are having them put in especially for her, I would not expect anything towards these as you would be paying these whether she is there or not.

Basically, I would be looking for her to cover any extra costs that you incur due to her being there, but not looking to make money out of her.

paye

How long is she going to stay?. Is she is only to staying for 2-3 months I wouldn't personally ask for anything. But get your wife to tell her that she has to cook and clean the house to pay for her keeps. That's fair I think.

phoebe1989seb

I wouldn't charge anything personally, but until late 2012 my SIL charged her dad £400 per month for a similar set-up (bedroom plus own sitting room).......

Owain_Moneysaver

have a look on one of the spare room renting websites and see what sort of rate is charged for the local area.

And remember that £4,250 income can be tax free.

AnnieO1234

Wow! Just wow! I don't mean the PPs who have said they wouldn't charge! Wow, if OPs mom in law had said the same to OPs wife as a baby well I'll leave that all to your imaginations. I don't beleive parents should ever imagine to rely on their children but I honestly believe that children should support their parents if they're having some form of difficulty.

Pixie5740

AnnieO1234 wrote: »

Wow! Just wow! I don't mean the PPs who have said they wouldn't charge! Wow, if OPs mom in law had said the same to OPs wife as a baby well I'll leave that all to your imaginations. I don't beleive parents should ever imagine to rely on their children but I honestly believe that children should support their parents if they're having some form of difficulty.

The OP's mother chose to have a baby, the OP didn't chose to be a baby.

I still wouldn't charge parents rent though. I could see that gas and electricity bills might increase, and that food shopping might get a bit more expensive so maybe ask the MIL to contribute to these if you feel that financially you need to.

lincroft1710

Pixie5740 wrote: »

I still wouldn't charge parents rent though. I could see that gas and electricity bills might increase, and that food shopping might get a bit more expensive so maybe ask the MIL to contribute to these if you feel that financially you need to.

Electricity, gas, petrol, water (if metered), food and household items and phone bills will all increase. Old people need to realise that these things cost money and they should be making a contribution.

They spend far too long on the phone talking about the most inane things, stay in bed until late, expect you to wash and iron their clothes, want lifts everywhere, want special food, pure cotton sheets etc, etc.