<prompt> Human: Hi guys sorry if this is the wrong place but anyways so Im moving into my first apartment next month and Ive kinda run into bump. When I was originally talking to my roommate I let her know that move in would be in July and she agreed no problem. Well she just told me that she planned on staying in our hometown till August in order to stay at her job a little longer. The rent is kinda a lot and I was planning on asking her to pay for her portion of July but I would cover the utilities since Id be the only living there. Does this sound fair? Just because I mean I let her know before we signed the lease. Any help would nice!Edit Ive read through your comments and I really appreciate all the advice! Assistant: That sounds fair. You dont get to opt out of your rent just because youre not there physically. Thats like me not paying my landlord for 3 months because I stay with my parents over summer but keep my apartment. Human: How would recommend I approach the subject with her?  <response>: As soon as possible. Dont wait until the rent is due and then spring it on her.Id probably say something like: I know youre not moving in until August, but I am counting on you to pay rent starting in July, as we originally agreed. 