Brother wants to rent a room from us

Marvel1

I would most likely just split the utility bills by 3, that way saving money to move out quicker.

Mojisola

pixiedust09 wrote: »

I won't be allowing any one night stands, this is mine and hubby's home and he will need to respect that. He's not one to play music, so no worries there.

They were just examples. There will be things that are more relevant to you, your OH and him.

ripplyuk

I can't help thinking this could be a recipe for disaster.

I once let my best friend move in. I thought it would be great. After a few weeks, I couldn't wait to get rid of her. Is your brother in need at the minute, ie not much money or something like that? If not, I think he'd be better to rent from a stranger. It's not worth risking family relationships going wrong.

Of course, every situation and family is different so it might work out just fine.

bris

He's your brother, if your close then do everything you can to help him. Split the bills, make sure he pays his own way.


Or just treat him like any old lodger and give him the going rate for your area, it's up to you, profit from your brother or help him back on his feet.

hazyjo

Also sounds like a recipe for disaster. Are you sure he's not just wanting you to play mum?


How does your OH feel about it?


I appreciate it's hard to say no, but you should at least say for X number of months.


Some people (me included!) are just rubbish at saving and spend all they have. What you don't want is for him to be saving a small fortune in what he pays you, only to blow the rest.


I would also be worrying (as Mojisola said) about him bringing girls (or even his mates) back with him one night.


Jx

Cisco001

Go to spareroom/ easyroomate and see what is the market rate of renting a room in your area.

then give a 20% off as he is you brother?

silvercar

Ozzuk wrote: »

If it was my bro and he needed help I'd likely just make sure bills were covered. mine did actually live with me many years ago, I think I charged £25/week then.

But that's just me, charging him a higher rate wouldn't necessarily be 'wrong'.

Do you have kids/pets? You'd get a cheap babysitter

I agree with this. Either you are letting him stay to help him out of a hole or you are not. You wouldn't rent the room to anyone else, so he is not stopping you from earning money you would otherwise get. Why try and profit out of him? Either do it out of brotherly love/ family loyalty or don't do it.

smile88egc

If it's only for a few months then £250 a month sounds reasonable.

I certainly wouldn't consider making a profit from a family member, although the inconvenience of sharing your home is obviously worth something, so £250 all in sounds like a good figure.

As others have suggested, make sure it is for a fixed term to avoid squabbles/awkwardness!

Mojisola

silvercar wrote: »

You wouldn't rent the room to anyone else, so he is not stopping you from earning money you would otherwise get. Why try and profit out of him? Either do it out of brotherly love/ family loyalty or don't do it.

If someone was helping me out, I'd want to pay them enough to at least cover any extras on the bills plus some to compensate for having another person around the place, especially if it's going to be for months.

TBagpuss

silvercar wrote: »

I agree with this. Either you are letting him stay to help him out of a hole or you are not. You wouldn't rent the room to anyone else, so he is not stopping you from earning money you would otherwise get. Why try and profit out of him? Either do it out of brotherly love/ family loyalty or don't do it.

I don't think it is one or the other.If brother is currently renting a flat then by renting a room in his sister's home is going to save him money even if he is paying.

Doing it for free could result in resentment - having an extra person in the house will mean occasional inconveniences or irritations, having a bit of money coming in helps to smooth over those feelings.

It would be different if the brother was in dire need,if he'd just lost his job and was completely broke. But he isn't he is working, he's earning, there isn't any suggestion that he is expecting to be supported by his sister.