Have you had a lodger?

nyc_451

FreeBear wrote: »

Did have an inquiry from a single middle aged male last year - Did a quick google on his name and it turns out he'd been convicted and sentenced for various offences and added to the sex offenders register. Nope, nope, and double nope.

This is the same sector my Sis favours. Has been lodgers on a fixed term employment contract, and they come with a lot less baggage. Downside is the income isn't as high, and there are periods of dead time between lodgers.

FreeBear, it seems from your posts that you tend to atrract complicated people? I wonder why?

Mon-Fri lodgers pay less but to me it's worth it. Single rooms go for £300-400 per month (inc bills) in my area, I get £280 for a basic room. I can still claim single person's council discount (£30), utility bills don't increase a lot, less wear and tear and more privacy.

My lodger said he'll reccomend me to his fellow contractors once he leaves.:beer:

FreeBear

blue_mango wrote: »

FreeBear, it seems from your posts that you tend to atrract complicated people? I wonder why?

[ouch]...


Whilst I accept the couple that wanted to cook turned in to an absolute nightmare, lesson learnt. The current lodger & gf are a pleasure to have around.


I wouldn't have known about the ex-con and his history without the aid of the internet. But a little bit of "due diligence" on the background checks paid off. That said, I would feel uncomfortable with a single middle aged male around, so would have rejected him on that count alone.


The teenage unmarried mother - Way, way too much emotional baggage, and I'm just not able to provide the level of support she would require (even with the help of social services). The thought of having little people in the house again did have an appeal for all of five seconds...

nyc_451

FreeBear wrote: »

[ouch]...

Sorry if that came across as a rude comment. Was genuinely wondering what attracts these troublesome lodgers, is it the area, low rent, the ad...

I'm glad you have finally found a nice person to live with.

Lokolo_2

Aced2016 wrote: »

Maybe you just aren't suited for a lodger ?

It's not something I could or would ever do ! I would absolutely hate it.

Weigh up the pros and cons, your next one is unlikely to be Monday - Friday and not cooking etc.

Work out if you could possibly go it alone ! If it's a small flat outgoings shouldn't be too high.

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Indeed, having a lodger means you pretty much open up your home to what can be a stranger, it's definitely not for everyone!

The 2 lodgers I have had on separate occasions living with me have both been friends of mine, I wouldn't take on just anyone as a lodger unless I was that desperate for cash. Yes there are days when you just want to shut yourself away and have your privacy and there are arguments ie one of my friends was lazy at cleaning and we often argued over that as I was doing most of the cleaning. On the social side it's nice to have someone else there, especially a good friend, though if I had a partner I would never consider a lodger!

OP's lodger does sound quite a reasonable person to live with, there's certainly a lot worse tenants and lodgers out there, I can imagine it being awkward when he brings women round though, maybe that's your cue to go out for a walk/into town or to the pub! :beer:

Glad you found a new lodger though who sounds like he's hardly intruding into your lifestyle at all!