Proof of Domicile?

[speedwell 224]

My lease will state no cost for rent but paying half of the electric bill for (3) months at which time if occupancy is still in progress, rent will be charged at $400 per month.

It would not make sense to pay market value for an apt as you aren't renting an apt.

You're renting a room and common areas.

I didn't mean market rent for an apartment. I meant market rent for the premises. Otherwise I think it does not look like a real bona fide lease. Of course I worked in real estate and lived in apartments all my adult life, so my opinions are colored a bit by that. The putative landlord does not, of course, need to actually collect the rent.

Edited February 7, 2013 by speedwell

[The Mean Lady 604]

I didn't mean market rent for an apartment. I meant market rent for the premises. Otherwise I think it does not look like a real bona fide lease. Of course I worked in real estate and lived in apartments all my adult life, so my opinions are colored a bit by that. The putative landlord does not, of course, need to actually collect the rent.

That part wasn't for you, but more for the person you were speaking with to clarify.

I had a feeling you'd think I was correcting you, but I was too lazy to clarify that much. =]

[oohpartiv 484]

Just a caution: It will need to show your signature and your husband's signature as well as your father's. Talk to your dad about what should go in the blanks. Please use something close to actual market rent and real figures; this is a bona fide legal document even if your dad chooses to forgive payments indefinitely. Make sure both of you are named as tenants. Then your dad should fill out the form and sign it and initial each page at the bottom, and then scan and e-mail you a copy. Print out and sign the copy (each of you) and initial each page at the bottom. Scan and e-mail the form back to your dad and keep a copy for your records.

Incidentally this will protect your rights as a tenant in case something (god forbid) happens to your dad and there's a question about your right to stay in the home.

Thanks for explaining! Going to do that today.

[speedwell 224]

That part wasn't for you, but more for the person you were speaking with to clarify.

I had a feeling you'd think I was correcting you, but I was too lazy to clarify that much. =]

I see what you mean. No worries Thanks