Sub-letting an apartment

Started by Vindingo, September 27, 2008, 07:06:01 PM

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Vindingo

I have a two bedroom apartment in SF and I am looking to rent out one of the rooms.  Is it messed up to not split the rent 50/50?  My room is bigger and has a closet, but I want to charge more rent for the other room.  They will not be signing a lease and the rent is month to month. 

I feel like that is something that is common with sub-letting but Im not sure.  Would you expect the other roomate to be pissed off it they found out they were paying $400 more than you? 

lauramonster

They're also not putting up the security deposit. 

Tell it to them up front just like you told us.  point by point, and they'll understand they're paying more because you're taking the risks. 

You may turn off a few people, but what's that say about them? 
Frickin' snow!

The Architect

Does your lease allow sub-letting?

Popeye the Sailor

Would you be including utilities and also agreeing to never walk around in your boxers?


If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

lauramonster

and keeping your shirt on.  All that hair going to waste on your back...
Frickin' snow!

Popeye the Sailor

Quote from: lauramonster on September 27, 2008, 07:46:46 PM
and keeping your shirt on.  All that hair going to waste on your back...

I keep telling him he should shave it and donate it to "locks of love".
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

hbliam

Quote from: Vindingo on September 27, 2008, 07:06:01 PM
I have a two bedroom apartment in SF and I am looking to rent out one of the rooms.  Is it messed up to not split the rent 50/50?  My room is bigger and has a closet, but I want to charge more rent for the other room.  They will not be signing a lease and the rent is month to month. 

I feel like that is something that is common with sub-letting but Im not sure.  Would you expect the other roomate to be pissed off it they found out they were paying $400 more than you? 

They will be pissed off when they find out but it's up to you if it bothers you.

I'd tell him up front. "I found the place, paid the security deposit, am responsible to honor the full lease, and am untimately responsible for the apartment." As long as the rent is the going rate it shouldn't be a problem. On the other hand you may have not have much allegiance and have to go through the roomate search more often.

I had a roomate that rented a house and then rented out the extra three rooms. When we were full he paid $0, but when we had one or two rooms empty he paid for those rooms. Everyone thought he was a cheap, asshole. He owns six houses in Californa beach cities now.  [wine]

Vindingo

Quote from: red duke on September 27, 2008, 07:31:57 PM
Does your lease allow sub-letting?

The lease does not allow sub-letting.  I called my landlord and ask if a "friend" could stay for a few months and they said yes.  I realize that I probably should have asked to just sub-let the room, but the fact is, I could not have them say no. 

Quote from: someguy on September 27, 2008, 07:41:20 PM
Would you be including utilities and also agreeing to never walk around in your boxers?

Utilites would be split straight up 50/50.  Compared to before... they would be lucky if I had boxers on! 

I have decided that I will not care if they are mad.  The rate I am asking is fair for the neighborhood and I was upfront about how much it was going to be.  I never mentioned that we would be splitting the rent, just how much they need to pay each month. 

Popeye the Sailor

Quote from: Vindingo on September 27, 2008, 10:40:29 PM

I have decided that I will not care if they are mad.  The rate I am asking is fair for the neighborhood and I was upfront about how much it was going to be.  I never mentioned that we would be splitting the rent, just how much they need to pay each month. 

Just pretend you own the place  ;)


Keep in mind your current plan is

1) very possible to piss someone off and
2) taking place somewhere you can't currently sublet.

That is a recipe for getting calls to the management made.
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

Vindingo

Honestly though, if you moved into someone elses house and didnt sign a lease, would you assume that you are paying exactly 1/2 the rent?  Would you be pissed if you were paying market rate but they had a sweet deal because they were there before you? 

It's not my fault I am beautiful and have a rent controlled apartment. 

The people below me who have pretty much the same apartment are each still paying more than what I am asking.  ....ok enough self rationalizing

one person I interviewed today was totally CANADIAN!!!

Jobu

Quote from: Vindingo on September 27, 2008, 11:50:49 PM
Honestly though, if you moved into someone elses house and didnt sign a lease, would you assume that you are paying exactly 1/2 the rent?  Would you be pissed if you were paying market rate but they had a sweet deal because they were there before you? 

It's not my fault I am beautiful and have a rent controlled apartment. 

The people below me who have pretty much the same apartment are each still paying more than what I am asking.  ....ok enough self rationalizing

one person I interviewed today was totally CANADIAN!!!


Just be very careful with picking a tenant.  Be selective and don't take someone just because you need to get it rented.

You remember that pregnant dog Katie that was subleasing from John and I, right?  [puke]
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Popeye the Sailor

Quote from: Jobu on September 28, 2008, 09:40:49 PM
Just be very careful with picking a tenant. 

Post up ads at a lot of women-heavy college campuses. That way 1) their parents pay and 2) you might end up with an in-house hot chick with hot chick friends.

Use the extra money to keep the house full of liquor, and in no time, you can become a veritable Hugh Hefner! Better get that robe now.
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

ducatania

There's no reason it has to be equitable or even fair. You're basically the "landlord" for that room and set the rent. What you pay isn't an issue.

Pakhan

I would just tell them how much they need to pay.  no reason to mention what percentage of the rent they're paying.  if they want to know if they're paying more than you say yes.  if they want to know the rent or what percentage, it's not their concern.  do they like the place?  do they believe it's fair rent?  yes, yes, done.  if they're not comfortable they can leave.
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factorPlayer

what's the DMF discount?   ;D

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