Should we split rent three ways or two?

I live in a two bedroom with my sister and her boyfriend. We get along great but i pay half the rent and they basicly own the whole place aside from my room. Am I getting ripped?Should we split rent three ways or two?
First of all, i would say she is your sister first and only then your flatmate! If she and her boyfriend are earning more than you or if you are in a tight economic situation because of this issue, I would suggest that you discuss this with your sis explaining it to her.Otherwise, i would say let it be....she is your sister, she would NEVER imagine ripping her brother!!well, as for the part of the whole house being occupied by them, it is easy to sort that out!Do what you would do in your house as it is yours too.Should we split rent three ways or two?
I hate to sound like my high school math teachers but here is the deal I would put forth.





I would take the total square footage of the apartment and divide that by the total monthly bill. That gives cost/footage number





Then take the total area and subtract the bedrooms for a ';common area'; figure.





You pay for your bedroom plus 1/3 of the common area cost. While your sister and b/f pay for thier bedroom and 2/3 of the common area cost.





Thats how i have had to do things in the past with roommates and it seemed to work out for the best. none of the ';well, we share the bedroom so we only count as one person'; or any of that BS.





There is a little wiggle room with how pays utilies and if there is an garage stall or other amenities that cant really be split up.





If your sis and b/f are not willing to come to an agreement then I think it would be time to start looking for another place.
The answer lies in your question. They own the house whole place. You get to pay whatever they ask. If you don't like the price, you are free to look elsewhere. Is half fair? Who can be the judge of that. Only you.


-Jim
i would each (the three of you) pay a third of everything:


rent


electricity


phone/internet


water


food


they live there just the same as you do its not your responsibility entirely to pay everything
3 WAYS UNLESS YOUR SISTER BOYFRIEND TAKES CARE OF THE GAS BILL, FOOD. SOMETHING.
it all depends on what you agreed on before you moved in...but, yes, i think you are gtting ripped off. the rent should be split three ways even though they are dating.
If three people live there - 3 should pay the rent. Perhaps your share should be a bit higher since you do have your own room.
Because you are taking up half the bedroom space, I think paying half the rent is far. However, I think you should divide the utilities three ways because you are each using water, power, etc.
Yes you are getting ripped!!! Three people means the rent gets split three ways! Now since they get one bedroom and you get one bedroom you could maybe pay a LITTLE extra, like 25 or 30 dollars a month...but really all the bills need to be split three ways.
yes, you are. I'd be pretty upset that I was paying half the bill them only paying half of that. I would tell them that it should be split up 3 ways. That or get a little more $$ from them. Everyone in the household should be helping out. That's all there is too it.
heck yeah...thats not fair...i would definitly split it 3 ways one of them is getting a free place!
Depends on what the agreement was when you moved in together. Was it just her then? If not, you need to stick by the agreement and move out or renegotiate when the lease is about to expire.
WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU AGREE TO PAY HALF? If they share their part of the rent, they both come out payin 1/4. IF everyone has jobs, then everyone should pay rent. I think you all should sit down and re-evaluate the payment agreement. Tell them like it is, and if you all cant come to a fair agreement, then move out. BASIC MATH: 3 responsible adults + 1 apartment=1/3 rent per adult.
Rent is usually charged per bedroom, that's the tough part. It's not fair that you have to pick up half of it, though. Are the bills spit three ways? If they are, maybe you could ask your sis and her bf to pay more on the utilities to balance out the costs among the three of you...
I think there is some unfairness there. However, consider the following before you negotiate. Are all of you on the lease? Did you pay deposit? Who is paying for utilities including telephones and cable, etc? Does your sister ever share her food with you or cook for you? How old are you and your sister? How much money everybody is making? Do you think your sister will allow you to have your girl friend (if you have any) live in your room and not say anything? Can you find a better place for lesser rent if the negotiation fails and the relationship goes sour?
three occupants.. three share rent..
definately 3 ways! I was in the same situation..my roomie's gf was coasting on the rent and didn't have a job. Tell your sister that it isn't fair and they need to cough up more rent
if they own the rest of the house, then yes. if not, then you guys are just paying for each of your separate rooms and HALF of the common area living space. Even though your sister is sharing a room. You can share a room if you want right?
I would say that the situation sounds unfair but I do not know the circumstances surrounding this. Did you all get a place together or did they let you move in knowing how much they would want you to pay. Utilities should be split three ways but the rent could be up to them if they are the owners of the house. If you don't like this arrangement you could always talk to them about it. It seems like you are close to them and shouldn't have a problem sorting it out.
You can do 40% 30/30 with a 3 way bills. If they have any qualms about the 2 rooms 2 ways argument.
yeah that doesnt seem fair. everyone should pay an equal share, i think. because even tho it is a two bedroom, your sister and her boyfriend are both two bodies taking up space and room and everything, you know?
I think the rent should be divided three ways. Same with the bills. That way no one feels cheated.