back story: DSS and his GF moved back in with us in Mar 2012 ( from privately rented accom) so that the could save for a year for a deposit.
We agreed an amount of rent (£320) which was for, gas, electric, water, internet etc; plus our garage is full to bursting with all their furniture, as is half our shed/log cabin. DP has plumbed in their washing machine in garage, so we don't have to take turns with ours. They buy/ cook their own meals but we occasionally eat altogether, eg: take aways, BBQs.
Although always paid, it is never on time, or paid in instalments. For the record rent is 1/3 of total bills etc on their old flat.
FF to a month ago. They were going on holiday with GFs parents who had a time share villa abroad. All flights etc paid for GFs parents.
GF came to me a day before they went and gave me £240 and said, ' I'd rather give this to you now as we aren't around when rent is due'. I said that it could wait till they were back and could pay all of it, but she insisted I took it.
They have now been back two weeks and no sign of remainder.
I asked DSS about it and he looked blank, but said he would speak with GF.I got a text from her that said, ' I didn't think we'd have to pay while we were away'. Followed by a 2nd text shortly afterwards saying, ' I didn't think we had to pay, as I don't earn much and neither does DSS....Plus we are living with family and so I presumed we wouldn't have to pay....but if you insist I'll get you the money.
I said I was not insisting but simply asking for the rent that was agreed way back when they first moved in.....WIBU??