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[quote=Anonymous][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]

Most people don't have housekeepers and you wouldn't need an extra visit.  $200 a month is reasonable.  She has the house and paying rent/mortgage anyway so the extra utilities and food.[/quote]

Anyone who thinks this kid will only be spending $50/wk on food is living in lala land.  Most kids these days can blow through $50 in a weekend.  If the girl has Asperger's and seriously does not pick up on social cues that is all the more reason to hammer these details out in advance.  Don't wait until she is in your home telling you that she only wants to eat take out food every day.

[b]Her parents are the ones responsible for providing for their daughter and it is not o.k. for them to offload that responsibility completely onto Op.[/b]

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Totally this! Parents are offloading and taking advantage. [/quote]

To add, Niece's parents financially benefit by offloading a couple months of (adult) childcare onto the aunt. To not offer from the get-go is a direct indication that they are taking advantage. [/quote]

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