<prompt> Human: So Ive been renting a room at a 4 bedroom house for about 5 months now with my boyfriend. Everything has been pretty good and its a decent enough price. We always pay our rent and utilities on time. Utilities are about 150-180 a month for my boyfriend and my share. In the past couple months, utilities have been shutting off due to none payment, like electricity, Internet, garbage service, and water. Theyve never been off for more than a couple hours and get resolved, but I imagine theres something going on with late fees. This month, the head of the house tells my boyfriend and I that our share is 380. I objected and asked to see the bill, and he said hell show me today when he gets back. He claimed the hot water heater was turned all the way up, and lights were being left on which spiked the electricity bill to 500. Im a little flustered because the main roomate doesnt have a job and is obviously just living off the other roomates bill money. I knew that our initial utility bills of 150-180 were high for our share, but wasnt complaining because its still cheaper than renting a house or apartment on our own. But 380 for utilities sounds ridiculous. Im going to see the bill today, but Im assuming this happened because he has been living off the money everyone gives him for bills and pays just enough to keep utilities on. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to handle this situation. My boyfriend and I dont feel like were responsible for paying late fee penalties for these bills. We always pay our bills on time and this seems like horse crap. Were on a month to month lease so were definitely considering moving is this is resolved. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.It sucks too, because we really like the guy renting to us. Hes very nice otherwise and were happy living here. It seems foolish on his part to think were naive enough to believe electricity spiked to 500 for leaving lights on and the hot water heater thing. FYI there is no heating or central ac in the house. Thanks for your time guys.  <response>: Every month make him show you the bills and you can work out your portion together. But dont pay any late or reconnection fees. It isnt your fault he cant manage money. Id start looking for a new place too as this likely wont change and do you really want to deal with this? 