How much rent should my daughter pay

Neilnwalker

Hi,
First time I have posted on here and I am after some help.
My daughter still lives at home and has a 2 year old child and is currently only paying £30 per week. We provide her and the baby with everything gas, electricity, phone, food, washing etc.
I want to increase this to £60 per week but she seems to think this is unfair. Is anyone in the same position as me and if so how much do you charge her.
She is currently out of work but will be in receipt of benefits etc.
Many thanks

thorsoak

1. How old is your daughter?

2. Does she work - if so, how much does she earn?

3. Does the father of the baby pay maintenance?

4. Does she claim benefits?

fed_up_and_stressed

Neilnwalker wrote: »

Hi,
First time I have posted on here and I am after some help.
My daughter still lives at home and has a 2 year old child and is currently only paying £30 per week. We provide her and the baby with everything gas, electricity, phone, food, washing etc.
I want to increase this to £60 per week but she seems to think this is unfair. Is anyone in the same position as me and if so how much do you charge her.
She is currently out of work but will be in receipt of benefits etc.
Many thanks

I would suggest if she can find alternative accomodation that provides all the above for cheaper then she should grasp it !

heuchera

It depends on her income and your need for the money. If for example you're financially ok and she's only getting £100 a week to clothe both of them and pay for transport, mobile phone, miscellaneous baby stuff etc, then £30 is ok.


If you're struggling and she's getting £200 a week then yes maybe charge her £60.

Neilnwalker

Hi,
She is not working at the moment,
She is 19 years of age and is receiving benefits aswell as child support off the father. I am currently working full time but not really in the position to support her as me and my wife have 2 other children.
She receives £150 per week in benefits plus £200 in child support.
I also moved into a large 4 bed to accommodate her and the baby which has increased my out goings.
Cheers

piglet74

She gets £350 a week??

onomatopoeia99

I was paying my parents £25 when I was 18, 28 years ago, out of about £90 a week take home on my trainee wage. £30 inc bills is an absolute steal in 2016.

gettingtheresometime

She needs to pay at least £75, if not £100

Tigsteroonie

Neilnwalker wrote: »

I also moved into a large 4 bed to accommodate her and the baby which has increased my out goings.
Cheers

Point this out to her (she'll hardly have not noticed that her parents moved). Sit down with her and point out just how much your outgoings have increased. Then ask her how much she thinks she should pay ...

What's she'd doing with the rest of that money? Is she saving for a deposit to get her own place? Or is she a spendaholic?

Neilnwalker

No sorry 150per week and 200 per month,
It just seems am skint supporting her while she lives the high life,
Thanks for all your help its gave me plenty food for thought
Cheers

thorsoak

Your daughter's benefits will include a specific amount for her housing - she should be paying this over to you. And it will be more than she is paying you at the moment.