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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would either tell her she’s on her own for groceries and cleaning, (and follow through to make sure the cleaning happens) or[b] I would charge a nominal amount like $400 to cover groceries and extra housekeeping visits.[/b] [/quote]

Uh... $400 is NOT a nominal amount, are you crazy??

She's staying for 2 months, not being put on the lease. [/quote]

DP. $400 is not a lot for DC. Maybe in Wisconsin or something, but it doesn't sound like you live around here and have an understanding of what many families spend. [/quote]

If it was $400 for the 2 months that would be an amazing deal but even at $400 per month it's a good deal because the alternative is the niece has to find temporary housing in the DC area and even if she manages to find a room in a house share for such a limited amount of time it  will cost more than $800 for just one month.

I actually think the OP should not go through with this because she has so much anxiety surrounding the situation and that will continue once niece is living there. [/quote]

I actually think the Op's questions are perfectly reasonable.  She should be asking those questions because the parents are failing to bring up the financial aspects of this arrangement which is ridiculous of them.

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Its not a ridiculous arrangement especially if she has the space.  Its a prgettycommonthing to do.[/quote]

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