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Would you let strangers live in your house?

hellie jo — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 04:55:30 GMT

I have watched many episodes of Judge Judy were people have some awful problems with people that will rent a room in their house.These are people you know nothing about.I do not want a stranger in my house,fixing food in my kitchen and just being there.How scary. I understand needing money but I would find another way,a less expensive place for instance.Would you do this?

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Carol Diane — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:03:46 GMT

HELL NO!!!

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Carmie — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:12:50 GMT

No, never.

I would never hire a house keeper or live in baby sitter either.

My husband allowed a couple to stay in our RV by the lake for one week while we weren't there. He worked with the husband. It didn't go well at all. Never again.

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Booksamillion — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:27:52 GMT

No way!

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Ladylaughsalot — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 07:13:15 GMT

Absolutely not!

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Catty2 — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 07:24:22 GMT

Never. They are asking for trouble. Creepy!

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Jackhound Mom — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:04:02 GMT

No I would not. I don't even like installers/contractors using my bathroom. Who knows if they are sick? I plan to write about our last bad experience.

Yes I see many JJ shows about renting a room!

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meallen616 — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:18:50 GMT

Hi everyone,

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Nataliesgramma — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:37:18 GMT

I wouldn't even let people I know rent a room......

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Bri369 — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 11:48:15 GMT

No.

I wouldn't even want people I know to rent a room either. I like my privacy too much.

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PhilaLady1 — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:06:25 GMT

No, Never. I wonder how much of that show is real.....

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software — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:28:36 GMT

It's very common around here.

My son rents a room in a gorgeous home in a very pricey neighborhood.

The owner is a retired sheriff's deputy, he lives in a downstairs apartment, DS lives upstairs. There is one other guy living in the house as well.

DS loves it, much better than living in an apartment complex.

My DD is looking for a new apartment and I've been looking online for her and there are many many rooms for rent. She wants her own place, not a room.

It's not for everyone.

I loved to watch the TV show Income Property. It showed a couple buying their first home & the host encourages them to find something that can be renovated into a 2-family or at least a separate apartment to rent. The rental income pays the mortgage.

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jlkz — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:43:02 GMT

After several summer seasons of renting our shore house, there is no way I will rent any property that I live in full or part time. Too many problems....and people that you think are just like you turn out to be the opposite end of the spectrum. Worst story, high level “ professionals “

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missy1 — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:48:14 GMT

I like my privacy, but if I needed it help with my bills I might. The bedrooms would have to be opposite ends of the house. I would background check them, they must work outside the home (verified). and maybe no guests. It would all be written in a contract for month to month rent. The worst part is when you have to evict. They can detroy your house in the process. That's why many homeowners may cut off the luxury of the AC, wifi, TV etc for them to leave. Make sure you get first and a decent deposit.

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Peaches McPhee — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:05:53 GMT

That is what airbnb is all about.

I just visited NYC and was looking into airbnb, and most offerings were a single bedroom, shared bath, in an apartment with others (shared common areas). Yuck!

We rented one that was a single studio apartment with private bath, but it was a rare offering.

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riley1 — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:21:05 GMT

No, I would not rent to anyone. And, try and get them out of the house - takes a long time to evict someone.

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LIndaMJ — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:24:20 GMT

Never. My privacy is way too important to even consider it.

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NicksmomESQ — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:27:10 GMT

No.Never ever!! I’m too paranoid in today’s crazy world 🌎!!

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cherry — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:33:45 GMT

No ,and I wouldn't let JJ in, either

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drizzellla — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:38:20 GMT

I would not do it. My house is comfortable as is. Would not want to add another body.

The neighbor up the street rents out a room/rooms for years. He keeps doing it so it must work for him. I think it is against local zoning so we don't discuss it with him.