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If my roommate goes home for two weeks during the month or for the whole summer do I still charge her for all of the utilities? We are in big disagreement!!
please help
If she goes for two weeks Yes there's no point splitting hairs.
However if she's gone for the whole summer then only charge her fixed rates (like the line rental for the phone) anything thats not fixed and based solely on useage is the responsibility of the person using that utility. If you are both there then you both pay but if you aren't both there then its not fair to have the person who is away paying for your electricity consumption.
Hope this helps
Sarah
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Having trouble with your room-mate? About to move to university/college and unsure how to make a good impression on your new room-mate? Need any other tips on uni/college life? I'm a fourth-year student who is willing to help. I`ve dealt with all kinds of problems in my first four yrs and am only too happy to help out any new students out there who could benefit from an older students advice. I can NOT anwer legal questions.
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