Lbm Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Sounds like a great idea Rosie, if you don't mind some total stranger rummaging around in your knicker drawer every time you go out. Remember that she can rummage too when you advertise a room for rent can you be really picky in your description of the type you want or would that be classed as discrimination? Yep- "Crack-whore required. Preferably out of work!" You know, that kind of thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Sounds like a great idea Rosie, if you don't mind some total stranger rummaging around in your knicker drawer every time you go out. Cheers Jake, Thats Plan A. down the drain. I was only going to limit myself to taking a few items every week. Its going to look too obvious now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Cheers Jake, Thats Plan A. down the drain. I was only going to limit myself to taking a few items every week. Its going to look too obvious now. Back to buying them from websites Ed eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 naaa,... Staying with the washing lines and swimming pool changing rooms matey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'd agree that you shouldn't even consider renting to a guy, unless it's somebody you know well or is recommended by somebody you trust. Don't want to scare you, but as an example : I know a girl who was on a dating website. She met a guy who seemed OK, and they met a few times. Seemed a nice enough intelligent guy apparently. I believe he did tell her he'd once been in prison, but for some minor offence. Anyway - a few weeks later she randomly googled his name. And found that he was actually a convicted rapist - who'd knifed some of his victims. I didn't get all the details, but I get the impression he was still on some kind of curfew / day release scheme and certainly should not have been on a dating website. She went to the police who immediately got involved - and were worried about her safety (although he'd never seen where she lived). You never really know what people are like - I hate people in general, so I'd never let anybody in my house. But if I did ever consider it, I think I'd probably only want to rent to females myself (although that might be partly in the hope of fringe benefits....). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 I totally agree with the non bloke thing. I would consider if it was a friend I'd known for ages but none of my mates are in need of somewhere to rent. Jake - I'm more concerned about my stereo than my knickers Homer - my office has a total of about 30 people, although we are now part of a huge company the other offices are a way away. I know someone who works at Guildford Research Park place so I will ask him to put an add up for me. In all honestly I would rather not have anyone in but the recent increases in fuel, gas, leccy, interest rates etc has tripped me up a bit. I am just about ok but I need to replace my car within the next 10 months so I need some extra income. Figured renting my spare room was better than going on the game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Figured renting my spare room was better than going on the game... Time to start saving me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I totally agree with the non bloke thing. I would consider if it was a friend I'd known for ages but none of my mates are in need of somewhere to rent. Jake - I'm more concerned about my stereo than my knickers Homer - my office has a total of about 30 people, although we are now part of a huge company the other offices are a way away. I know someone who works at Guildford Research Park place so I will ask him to put an add up for me. In all honestly I would rather not have anyone in but the recent increases in fuel, gas, leccy, interest rates etc has tripped me up a bit. I am just about ok but I need to replace my car within the next 10 months so I need some extra income. Figured renting my spare room was better than going on the game... now where did i put my penny jar:innocent: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Figured renting my spare room was better than going on the game... I think the "No Blokes" approach might adversely affect on-the-game income. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Figured renting my spare room was better than going on the game... How's the fishing today? Caught much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 How's the fishing today? Caught much? I actually think fishing is cruel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I actually think fishing is cruel. I'd agree, you are really teasing the poor things, throw them back before they run out of air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Are you talking about Rosie's clients or fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'd agree, you are really teasing the poor things, throw them back before they run out of air. In fairness I don't see how me making a joke about myself being a prostitute could be construed as attention seeking? Surely being a prostitute would be as far away from desirable as you can get? I was referring to fish having a massive hook through their mouth, although I am assured they can't feel it, not convinced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Are you talking about Rosie's clients or fish? Errr I don't have any clients?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 In fairness I don't see how me making a joke about myself being a prostitute could be construed as attention seeking? Surely being a prostitute would be as far away from desirable as you can get? Just goes to show you how different people read things in a different way to others I guess. Maybe some of the characters on here like the idea of ladies of the night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If only you lived in Poole, I'd have taken that very room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I actually think fishing is cruel. I take it you don't eat fish, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 So rent a room to a girl. Job done. The girl herself may also feel more comfortable about her new flatmate- you. I hate people in general, so I'd never let anybody in my house. All round to Dave's for tea then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 I take it you don't eat fish, then? I do, but they are caught and then die, not are caught then thrown back in with a hole in their face. I'm sure they love it really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 So rent a room to a girl. Job done. Well... kind of... except everyone seems to think that girls can't be psycho werido thieves as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I do, but they are caught and then die, not are caught then thrown back in with a hole in their face. I'm sure they love it really. Was just poking fun, really - don't want to go off topic! I'm sure we'd all rather be dead than have a hook in our mouths for a few minutes, after all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Well... kind of... except everyone seems to think that girls can't be psycho werido thieves as well!! .....or help with the on-the-game income! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I do, but they are caught and then die, not are caught then thrown back in with a hole in their face. I'm sure they love it really. Thats a pretty fair point really *cringes at the thought* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If you are seriously considering it, may be worth your while getting a contract/tennancy agreement written up to cover yourself incase of having to through someone out. It will also state about any deposit that you take and set out the guidelines on ways you can lose the deposit and also state required notice of moving out on both sides etc etc. If you have any gas appliances it would be good to get a Landlords safety certificate, this then states your appliances are in good working order. My mate got some grief on this as he never had one and he flatmate became ill and he blamed carbon monoxcide. Working for British Gas I hear about this time and time again. You are effectively becoming a landlord and you have to cover yourself and your tennent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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