When you think about the possible problems that your landlord could inflict on you, them asking to let their daughter live with you is not something you are prepared for. The landlord may increase the rent by two-fold, may randomly drop by to check how the apartment is, can set curfews and a set of bizarre rules, and various other things. But you wouldn’t really think that one day, they might just ask you to let their kid live with you, now would you?
However, this is exactly what happened with a guy named Sachin, a guy studying MBBS and in his final year. His landlord apparently messaged him asking if his daughter, who is preparing for NEET, can live in a separate room in the flat. Since she is a little weak in her studies and plans on being admitted to Sachin’s college, the landlord wants her to live with him.
My flat owner messaged me that her daughter is appearing for NEET exam this year. She is not that good in studies and her physics is also very weak so she will take admission in our college(Private). She will live with me. What should I do? Should I ask her to decrease my rent?
— Sachin (@scalpelinhand) February 15, 2024
Sachin further revealed that he lives in a 3 BHK fully-furnished flat along with 2 other roommates in NCR.
I live in 3 bhk. My flat owner wants her daughter to live in a separate room not in my room. She trusts me a lot. I wouldn’t be lying if I say she trusts me more than her son.
— Sachin (@scalpelinhand) February 15, 2024
Me and my 2 roommates live in a fully furnished 3 BHK flat in NCR. We pay a 19k + Electricity fee which means about 7k per person per month. It’s cheaper than College Hostel.
— Sachin (@scalpelinhand) February 15, 2024
Several people online responded by showering a lot of advice – regarding asking for a decreased rent and if at all he should let the girl stay with them because things could get dicey. Here’s a look at some of the responses:
Yes obviously she needs to decrease the rent by half at least coz if you had a roommate they’d be paying half right?
— Dr Sheena (@dr_sheena_derm) February 15, 2024
If you are a male and she is a female, it makes matters worse. The whole thing is fishy. Just don’t budge. Leave the place the minute she takes admission. This is a request from someone who is your parents’ age.
— Heartbeats (@Haldikumkum) February 15, 2024
Get your parents involved. Simple!
Owner maybe fine. Your parents need not be.— शेकरू पाखरू (@shekru13) February 15, 2024
Rent should be divided between 4 people now
— Kartik Gupta (@TechyWizard_18) February 16, 2024
Yes, you should ask her to reduce the rent. But honestly, I’d think a dozen times before letting their daughter in. You’d miss your privacy and a few other things that many others already mentioned.
— Shweta Sharan (@shwesharan) February 16, 2024
Ask her to decrease rent but legally on the rent agreement it’ll just be your name. I would say don’t allow her to stay. Change your flat if required.
— Harshraj Jadhav (@harshrajhere) February 16, 2024
The answer is very simple mate, if you had someone unknown person occupy your 3rd room the rent would automaton get divided into 3. It’s simple as that. Stick to the agreement .
— Karthik Pai (@karthikpai2) February 16, 2024
What do you think he should do?