To think I'm been a mug over this agreement

[LivinSomewhere]

I've rented a room from these people before and it went well so when they asked if I was interested in renting a room from them again, I agreed.

Before, it was just the couple and their 2 DC primary school age.
I had my own private bathroom and sitting room.

I'm being charged £180 per week plus electric water and gas which comes to be £102 per month for my room and private bath.

The day I moved in, she was heavily pregnant which she didn't mention on the phone.

Then after she had the baby, her mother has moved in half time and uses my bathroom which they also didn't mention. I was told the extra bedroom next to mine would be empty most of the time.

So what I thought to be originally the 4 of them and me is now the 6 of them and me.

I am paying 29% of the rent they pay on the house and 25% of the utilities, don't have my own bathroom anymore nor sitting room.

Not what was agreed to. I know the answer is to move out but am I being unreasonable to think they've taken advantage here?

Yanbu - just move!

Yes, move

Yep. I’d look for somewhere else. Unless that’s a really good rate in your area?

YANBU. You're paying in part for a private bathroom. I don't understand why you've allowed someone else to use it and not said anything? Surely after the first time her Mother tried to use the bathroom you told them that was for your own personal use as per your contract?

It's really expensive, maybe you can find something else?

Definitely planning to move. I can rent a room to share with 1 or 2 other people for that amount.

I didn't say anything as I thought it was just temporary when a mum comes for a week or 2 to help with the new baby.
Yes, I should have spoken up.

Have you got a written contract? Yes it does sound as though they are taking the piss. Not sure what you can actually do other than move out though.

Yes move out. They are taking advantage of you, don't let them

Yup they're being out of order. Yanbu.

No written agreement other than a few texts with the amounts.

So you are paying over £800 a month for a bedroom and shared bathroom? Where I live that would get you a 2/3 bed house and your bills. You need to move out OP.

Glad you're moving, when do you think you can get out?

Also, don't let them bully you into giving notice. I don't think you have to, as a lodger.

Did you pay a deposit?

I'll start looking for something else today.
Lessons learnt for sure with this.

I paid 2 weeks deposit. I don't plan on giving much notice.

@Marmalady75

So you are paying over £800 a month for a bedroom and shared bathroom? Where I live that would get you a 2/3 bed house and your bills. You need to move out OP.

Plenty of people pay more than £800 a month for a bedroom and shared bathroom, the point is that the price OP was paying was for a bedroom and private bathroom but she hasn't got what was agreed.

OP look for something else more convenient for you or ask for a reduction in rent, whichever is more valuable to you.
Personally a private bathroom is more valuable to me so I would be moving.

Have you actually spoken to them about how you feel? I think this would be a better place to start.

Tell them you want a reduction in rent since you no longer have the private bathroom that was in the original agreement. In the meantime, start looking elsewhere!

They should have explained it to you at each stage and asked if you were still happy rather than wait for you to object. I'd move.

They should have reduced your rent when the mother came to stay. The positive is that you will be able to find something better for the same amount of money. I would point out the changed arrangement if they try to keep your deposit. Good luck with the house hunting!