<prompt> Human: I currently charge 450mo, and am looking to ask for 500mo for a year. Basically the only fairly weak arguments I have is that: We do a month-to-month lease. I dont do late fees, security deposits, or charge them for anything other than rentutilities I am giving them a good deal on rent because were friends, average rent for the quality and space 2300 sq ft in Michigan in our area is 600mo I supplied all the furniture From their standpoint: Its not their problem Normally when you rent, issues like this are covered by the landlordSo anyways, before I have this conversation, I just wanted some more input from outsiders. They are friends, so if you guys think I shouldnt have this conversation, I wont. Does anybody have an opinion on what I should do?  <response>: Renting with friends can be touchy. I wouldnt single out any one problem since you are below the market rate. I would say that your costs are higher now and see about raising it over all. 