<prompt> Human: Hi there, Reddit. Id love some advice on what amount of rent I should charge my boyfriend, who is moving into a home that I own outright. Brass tacks Details: I just bought this house, in cash, from an inheritance my father left me when he passed. The house was 415k. : I have no mortgage, but the estimate for my house would be roughly 1600month if I did.: We are fairly new in our relationship, though weve known each other for close to a decade. Theres a lot of trust commitment between us. : He has already made strides to split house costs down the middle with me, paying for 12 of a new washerdryer combo, setting aside money for the property taxes, wanting to start a joint account for groceries bills, etc. : He has a well-paying job, and is leaving an apartment that cost him 2000month to live in.: Im starting grad school next fall, and anticipate my finances being tight.Essentially I dont want to feel like Im charging him to live with me, since I am so happy and ready to share a home with him. But I dont want to give him a free ride so to speak either neither scenario feels right. I wonder what might be an appropriate amount of rent to ask for, knowing that he will be splitting all expenses with me. Any advice is super appreciated money is a thing that ties my stomach up in knots, and I really dont want this to come between us. Thanks. xx  <response>: Dont charge him. Split the bills. You dont owe anything on the house, why is he being charged? He has already made strides to split house costs down the middle with me, paying for 12 of a new washerdryer combo, setting aside money for the property taxes, wanting to start a joint account for groceries bills, etc.This right here is why you shouldnt charge. Hes committed. Hes got a good paying job. He isnt freeloading.Youre incredibly lucky. If anything, you can BOTH put money into an account for house upgrades or maintenance costs, vacations, whatever. Enjoy the financial freedom of not having rent or mortgages. 