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How much is a fair amount for someone living with their parents to pay them for “rent”?
SW-User
It depends upon how much money you're pulling in. If your parents are attempting to be fair and just help you learn how to budget, 1/4 to 1/3 of your net income for the month should do it.
What kinda person charges their own kid rent?
iamnikki · 31-35, F
@SStarfish you'd be surprised. If you want your adult child to move out, then why not let them save all their money and cook and clean for you? My 2 cents
Newandimproved · 61-69, M
There are a bunch of fair answers depending on what youand the family agree to.

The truth is your presence and utilization of utilities and food may not add that much to their overall expenses. You should probably pay at least that.

Then again if you are the one that mows or cleans the house (not just your share) you might agree to reduce the cost by an agreed upon amount.

Check on Craig last or other sites to see what a room with access to the kitchen and other parts of the house might cost and that can give you another idea of what the market rate is.

The main thin is you don't want to be a freeloader if you can afford to pay your way.

It is somethingthat you will have to do for many years to come
TexChik · F
For a full time student with a partime job $100- 200/month ... for a no student workin full time with kitchen and washer privileges ... $500/ month
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iamnikki · 31-35, F
@user533 same. I buy food,household items, and cook. Mom doesn't want me to leave😄
I would say nothing unless the family is having financial difficulties.
iamnikki · 31-35, F
Zero. Especially at your age. Gotta contribute though
sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M
also, if it's a home that's being paid for.. keep them brats in line and at home... rent!

hold on to that estate! (i forgot to add that)

if you know what i'm saying! some may go for it, rest will move on. doesn't mean you're entraping the child... it means you made an offer and it's always good to have a home in the family.

it's very hard now days.
sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M
you must factor in salary, cost of living and if you're working.

i can't speak for you.

in d.c. depending which direction.. anywhere's from $1k to $4k a month is feasible.

but that's D.c.
(and if the kid can afford $4k they really need to find their own abode...)
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That really depends on the conditions of both parties. Three main cases might appear:
1- If the child is unemployed/studying: 0
2-If the child earns enough but parents don't: All/most of the rent
3-If both earn enough: 0
ToyMan · 56-60, M
I guess it would depend on if you are in school or are working part/full time. I personally wouldn't charge my kids rent but would expect help with the household chores while under my roof.
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If you can afford to pay rent that’s when it’s time to move out unless the parents are trying to teach their kids responsibility I don’t see the reason to do it
MrAverage1965 · 61-69, M
It depends on so many things ... I have two grown up kids one pages £200 per month the other £zero.
AnonymousJSS · 22-25, F
If they're in school, they shouldn't pay much. But if they're not, then they should pay at least half.
SW-User
Depends on if they are in school or working and if working how much do they make.
JarJarBoom · 41-45, F
It depends on the area and what they are providing....but i say $400 is reasonable
MarineBob · 56-60, M
You should pay them 100.00 per week with them putting $50.00 aside for you
NoYou · 26-30, M
Well how much would it cost you to rent the house next door? same as that
daveal · 56-60, M
I charged my son $200 a month. He had graduated college and was working full time.
Snyderp69 · 56-60, M
$400 - 500 a month. Do you work? Plus parents may be saving it for you for when you move out.
rfhh1959 · 61-69, M
What would it cost you to live elsewhere?

Most times the rent is more to make a point
Serendipitymaybe · 51-55, M
We don’t charge our kids anything if they are in college.
Mikemcneil · 61-69, M
I'd probably say a weeks take home was fair each month
royalblue1193 · 31-35, M
a quarter a day to the nursing home fund....jk
Mine makes me pay them $100 a week.. and I go to school
HeyRouben · 41-45, M
It depends the area, utilities, etc, etc.
ShatteredHeart · 22-25, T
Depends if theyre in school or not
SW-User
$500 is very reasonable
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
Depends. Do you have income, what's the size, amenities, etc.

 
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