To think this is going to be more trouble than it's worth?

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I'm looking to rent my spare room out. I gave potential housemates two options:

Option 1: mon-fri for a reduced rate
Option 2: full time for the cost of option 1+£150.

Option 2 is market rate. Option 1 is a bit cheaper because I'd prefer a mon-fri tenant.

So I had someone view the room and say they were away at least every other weekend and could that be taken into account. I said I'd come up with some figures for pro-rata weekends and get back to him.

Then he texts me saying that when he's away for the weekend it costs him at least £20 in travel and he'd like that taken into account when I calculate pro-rata costs.

I've said no, he says he's still intetested regardless. But, now I'm thinking that he's maybe a piss taker and every little thing will be a struggle and do I need that in my life. But, the tenancy would only be for 3 months and I do like money.

So AIBU to think this isn't worth it and hold out for another housemate?

I'd also be clear whether you're thinking of a lodger or a flat mate - there are big differences!

To the pp...Mon-Fri tenancies are more common than you may think, especially if the OP lives near a city. OP definitely the right decision to say no-more hassle than it's worth

Omg over reacting on the travel he was changing hi luck but I would have a contract he signs so it's set in stone prices etc but make sure u want to stay in u're home with a male stranger ask for a reference as well so u know a person he has lived with and u will know to go ahead with him or not I think your rent for a room is Abit high depends were u stay a suppse but living with a stranger and there habits is a risk x

No,leave it. Its trouble..