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Old 07-18-2007, 12:09 AM
TiK TiK is offline
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Default Re: Fair way to split rent -- roommate moving in earlier than me

Did you both know that you would be moving there later beforehand? If it's only because of your roommate that you both started the lease at that time (a month earlier than you would be there), then he should pay more the first month, but if you both agreed to start the lease at that time, and he just happened to be able to move in before you, then I think you should pay your half.

Basically, unless there was a prior arrangement with regards to rent for the first month, you should pay your share.
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