Hi Chapos throwaway for obvious reasons.

I’ve managed to buy an apartment, two bedrooms. I live in it, but I rent the other room out. Is it unethical for me to hide that I’m the owner?

I don’t really lie-lie, like if I’m asked straight up I’ll answer, but I’ll avoid it if possible.

It’s mostly because it creates an odd power dynamic and I’d rather have a flatmate than a tenant if that makes sense.

Reason I bought is I don’t want to deal with landlords, obviously.

Do I get the wall?

  • GuiltyConscience [he/him]
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    3 months ago

    Valid considerations. I’ll think about how best to calculate stuff when costs fall below market rent.

    That said imo fixing stuff is a capital expense/investment, not renter’s responsibility. It’s factored into rent, but I wouldn’t set a separate fund aside or anything. If something old breaks and I replace it, I’ve got the benefit of owning something new. (And the tax benefits of depreciation.)