When it was just the fiance and I, rent was fine, since its "our" money. I was ok with paying a little more than half since my fiance was in school. (Now he's not so we are splitting our share of the rent 50/50, as is fair.)

Rent total is 685, that includes a $20 pet rent for two cats (yea, we have broken that policy oh so badly with the 12 snakes, rat colony, cats, sugar glider, ect) At first, since our roommate was broke and in massive debt (due to a crappy ex) I said 100 for the room. (at least until he got back on his feet) So just this past month I was short on money due to the accident in Virginia Beach with my jeep. (having that B*t*h towed was a pain in my butt) so I asked them if they could pay 300 (they both work two jobs so I know they can do it) They got all defensive saying they shouldn't have to pay that much since my snakes are downstairs. So now their rent in 285 (together) and my fiance and I pay the other 400 together. Crappy isn't it. The snakes wouldn't be in the living room if they hadn't moved in. Oh and that room they are living in was perfect for my snakes. Even if the AC is set to 75, its always stays 5 or so degrees warmer than the rest of the house.