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.
@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
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
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.
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
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