Shared Household vs Roomers
Stella and her children live with her brother Luke and his son. Luke is buying his home. Stella pays 1/3 of the mortgage, $100 toward the heat bill, the entire water bill and her own phone. (Shared Households)
Rita lives with Jill. Rita pays Jill $500 a month for her own room and use of the common areas of the apartment. (Roomer)
Laurel moved back home with her mother. Her mother cannot afford her home on her Social Security payment. Laurel pays all the utility bills. Mom pays the yearly taxes and insurance on the home. (Shared Households)
Matt moved back home with his father. His father charges him $450 for lodging. Matt has his own room and pays for his own phone. (Roomer)
Sue and her children live with her friend Jane and her children. Jane rents the apartment with no utilities included. Sue pays Jane half of the rent and half of all utilities. (Shared Households)
Pete moved back in with his parents. He lost his job and could not afford his apartment on UCB. Pete pays his parents half of the heat and electric bills to stay with them. (Shared Households)
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