Rent increased $50 because homowners insurance increased?

Question

I rent one , room at my brothers house. He increased my rent to $400/month. At the same time, I pay a storage fee because nothing in room is mine. All my stuff is in boxes, dresser has his and spouses things in it. I don't pay utilities and only recently started eating here. What should I do???

Answer 1

I would move elsewhere because $400 is way too much for what you are getting. A one bedroom efficiency would be better.

Answer 2

You should discuss the problem with your brother and his wife to see what you all can work out.  You are very fortunate to find $450/month rent where everything is furnished including your meals, a place to do your laundry, air conditioning, heat, water, electricity, telephone, a TV,  a yard to stroll around in, a parking place for your car, insurance on your personal belongings and other comforts that are found in a home.  

You need to start saving money until you have enough to pay a deposit plus the first and last months rent for your own apartment.  Then you can have all the space you need.

Answer 3

you'd be paying alot more if you owned a house or rented else where. rent is always adjusted due to increase in property taxes and insurance.