Category Archives: Fairness Calcualators
Window Issues
When it comes to living spaces windows can be both a blessing and a curse. You’ve either got no light, too much light or noise when it comes to some window pains (pun intended). Dear Splitwise, I have a room in … Continue reading
Shelling Out for Dish Duty
Ever have one of those roommates that just can’t seem to ever do their share when it comes to chores around the house? Today we discuss that person who don’t get the importance of cleaning up after themselves while leaving … Continue reading
Bittner vs Hughes – Nerdtastic Restaurant Bill Splitting
Splitting restaurant bills is an awkward business. In the US and many other countries, most restaurants are unwilling to create a separate check for each guest. As a result, many a lovely night of dining out ends with an awkward … Continue reading
Latrines’ Galore
Today we’re talking about some sweet unconventional housing, hardwood floors, and figuring out how much rent each housemate should pay. Dear Splitwise, I am trying to arbitrate a living situation for my daughter and want to share some thoughts. Your … Continue reading
Saving the World, One Microwave at a Time
In today’s Dear Splitwise, we consider the troubles of a super-intense treehugger who lives off-campus with his roommates (and their girlfriends). Dear Splitwise, I live in an student-style apartment with 3 roommates, and we all have separate leases. The only … Continue reading
Fridge Overlord
Dear Splitwise returns this week to settle the issue of shelf space in a fridge that is owned by a roommate. This is common in places like Europe, where household appliances being included with a rental isn’t necessarily the norm. Hi Splitwise, I … Continue reading
Divvying Up the Dishes
In this week’s Dear Splitwise, we return to the question of how to split shared items that one person will keep when you eventually move out.
Rentin’ Rooms in your House
If you are going to rent out a room in your house, especially to a friend, you need to pick a fair price that also reflects the market. One reader asks: Dear Splitwise, How would you charge if you rent out a … Continue reading
Court Allows Discrimination in Roommate Selection
One of my passions is to help people be fair to their roommates. But how fair are you required to be to your potential roommates? Roommate.com is a popular roommate finding site, which allows you to search for roommates based on … Continue reading
The Downtown Roommate Dilemma
One Splitwise fan writes to ask if the ever-popular rent calculator takes into account location when deciding how to split the cost of rent between roommates.
