PaulStat said:Not to mention the fact that all the bills bar the water have to date been estimates, so it doesn't actually effect the amount at all.
imo any extra really is minimal and certainly doesn't add up to a whole extra person.
Raymond Lin said:Plus you did say you mention to tell him and wanted it on the day.
PaulStat said:I don't think it's unreasonable of me to ask for money that is effectively mine.
I did word it in such a fashion as to say on the day would be preferable if at all possible.
And who do you wanna sleep with? Me or my housemate? I warn you I snore loudly
Raymond Lin said:But she is there, he said contribute didn't he? Not paying the full 100% person's share. Is that not reasonable?
Raymond Lin said:It is reasonable for you to ask for money, but it is also reasonable to give notice, you did mention you want it on the day. Did he say he won't pay you at all?
McDaniel said:/edit
How much has he requested she pay?
PaulStat said:Nope he didn't, but he has been late with payment before. A whole month late in fact, despite being continuously reminded.
PaulStat said:That's not the point, I've already agreed that she should pay some. But not a third.
Malc said:He's being a tiny bit awkward.
I don't think she should have to pay anything towards the bills really if all she's using extra is the shower. I mean, if any of your other flatmates had a girlfriend/boyfriend round they would get the same treatment.
As for the bills if they are addressed to you then he shouldn't open them. You should probably show them to him as it would take all of 2 minutes to do so
McDaniel said:i dunno my ex would be in the shower about 10min - i take about take 15 on a good day norm a good 30 tho
PaulStat said:Does anyone else think he's being an awkward git?
Malc said:I mean, if any of your other flatmates had a girlfriend/boyfriend round they would get the same treatment.
It's not unreasonable to give the guy a week or two to pay the bill, after all the service providers don't demand instant payments. Instead of giving him a copy of bills, leave them somewhere he can inspect them.PaulStat said:I got the response "Hi, yes I can. But in future I would like more notice and would also like to see a copy of all the bills. Also is your girlfriend going to be contributing to the bills?"
When I was in Dublin I went home most weekend, and I worked during the day. I couldn't have been living in the house for more than 4/5 nights each week - yet I had to contribute fully towards rent and bills. How unfair!PaulStat said:Also my GF is round here probably 4 or 5 nights a week, the only resource that gets used more to any significant amount is the water (Extra shower in the morning). If she wasn't here, I would still be using the gas hob, still be watching the TV and still be using the computer just as much.
So I say this to him and he doesn't agree.
ballistic said:Tell him he could slam your girlfriend if he just pays the bills, and when he does pay the bills make it look like he made it up and is so sick that you and the other flatmates decide to kick him out of the house. Enjoy