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[quote=Anonymous]If this is going to work, you need to A) set very clear expectations up front (I strongly suggest a written contract) and B) be comfortable with assertive and open communication between the two of you.

So you need to be able to tell her, "I've looked at rooms in groups houses around here and you'd be paying at least X for a group house in Y neighborhood.  We are interested in having you stay here to save money but it would need to be different from other visits as you would be a member of the family, not a guest.  To us that means that you would be helping out with A, B, and C about D hours every week."

You will need to think through where she will relax, entertain guests, etc.  you will also need to find a place in the house for you yourseld to relax in.  You should think through how to handle things like food, paper supplies, cleaning supplies, etc.  I would advise against getting an au pair in your situation, but if your niece can handle you being "mean" to her in exchange for hundreds of dollars worth of free rent each month, then I think it could work.  But you need to be clear up front that you really want her out of the way most of the time so you can focus on the kids.[/quote]

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