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[4evermom]

I was noticing the library has a clear plastic locking cover over their thermostat... The whole situation sounds really annoying.

[sunnysandiegan]

I hear ya! When my friend became a single mother, she decided to take in boarders for an income along with caring for her father-in-law, which pays. She mostly sticks to university girls who come over for a semester at a time from various countries. It is fascinating and fun for her and her son. One time, though, she had an older woman from another country living in her house. This lady was what most of us Americans would consider OCD in a big way. Among other things, she did a load of laundry every day (SMALL, TINY loads....just for herself) and washed her own dishes frequently (good thing!) and she would freak out if anyone else's towel touched hers in the bathroom. There are only two rods and four women living in that part of the house. Oh, the drama we heard about from our newly single mom friend! Between the cooking and the laundry, my friend just could not handle it anymore. She had talked to this woman many times and each time, it would get better and then gradually get worse. My friend finally told the woman, nicely, "These are the rules and you'll have to live by them or find another place to live." (Her rules were very fair and few.) The woman decided to move after a month of the enforced rules. We're pretty sure it was a cultural thing and it was for the best they parted ways. Too much clashing of lifestyles is just not conducive to a happy home, kwim? You deserve to have peace in your home.

[delightedbutterfly]

Thanks I realized I sounded a little more than annoyed. I just feel likeit is constant and we never say ANYTHING. I offered her one of our storage sheds and she can't even be bothered to use it. I could go on and on about all the little annoyances but it is life with a tenant. I have actually found out some rather interesting information about her family (really small town) and a little bit I also think I have to be careful about rocking the boat too much. Her ex is pretty active in some not so legal stuff and he is NOT a small guy.

We are considering building a new house and were thinking of ways to keep this one as a rental but I just don't want the stress. The builders are saying if we work fast we could be in by next summer! And no we won't be having a suite

[aikigypsy]

I do 2-3 loads/week (clothes, towels, sheets), plus 1 or 2 loads of diapers, for myself, DH, and our almost-2-year-old.

We live with my parents at the moment, and I swear my mother does close to 2 loads a day for herself and my father. I honestly don't know where she finds all the laundry to do. People are weird about laundry, but your tenant does sound like a bit of a headache.

[ParisApril]

I wash 5-6 loads a week for 4 people.

Dh is a XLT sized carpenter so he has 1-2 loads for just his work clothes.

1 load is diapers and cloth TP.

[Bekka]

Well, it seems like you could reasonably make some guidelines. One place my parents lived had assigned laundry days. So she could do her laundry on say, Tues and Fri (or whatever works out) and you could have all the other days. That way you'd just be completely out of each other's ways.

You could set a reasonable maximum, like 6 loads of laundry a week, and then charge an extra amount ($25?) for doing extra laundry, seeing how she specifically said she only did like 4 a week.

I'd get a cover for the thermostat.

I never want a tenant. I know that from family's experience (not mine).

[Ruthie's momma]

Originally Posted by brymommy

How many loads of laundry a week or month for one adult and one child using a front loading machine???

Can anyone help me out with a ballpark figure/guesstimate?

I do three loads per week (lights, darks and whites). Before DD potty learned, I did an additional two loads {of dipes} per week.

[Jackies Ladybug]

i would say you should get a lock to the laundry room and post hours it will be open for her use.
3 days a week would be generous, if she has an emergency wash she can go to the coin-op.
its very expensive to run that many loads and if she especially if she isnt paying for the utilities for that room i would restrict her usage.

also if you lock it you will be guaranteed that she wont mess with your laundry on the days you do it when its not open to her use. that is a HUGE pet peeve of mine, dont touch my laundry!!!!!!

also, i would put a lock on the thermostat in there as well, you can get a locking cover for it and the problem would be solved.

good luck, i'm sure you can fix the issues with minimal problems or confrontation. if she decides to move because of it i'm sure you can find a new tenant that would be fine with the rules.

[naturalmom8]

Ten loads per week believe it or not! I really don't know what the average household would be though.

[delightedbutterfly]

Well I am not good with confrontation. I am either too weak or too strong. And as she has a very strong personality I am way to "weak" when it comes to dealing with her. So DH usually does... But he is dragging his heels. He is going to look into a locking cover (I will have to remind him to ask his boss to get one tomorrow-they are electricians). I am close to talking with her.

Last week (Mon- sun) they did at least 9 loads. Since this Monday they have done 5. For two people. Her son is potty training and in disposible pullups. I am wondering if her mom is doing her own laundry here.

I would lock the laundry room but it is also the enterence to her suite (there is another door into the suite from the laundry room). I was thinking days too, although really what is the difference between 9 loads over 7 days and 9 over two besides my ability to do laundry.

I am also considering limiting loads. We don't have a laundrymat where we live but I HAVE considered pricing out the cost of gas to the closest place that does and 4 loads/week in the machine and lowering her rent and removing laundry which is completely legal according to our tenants act. But I feel that is the "last" step you know?

The part that gets me is that this is an ongoing thing and it has been discussed at least twice before. I just need to grow a backbone. But I will let you know what happens. If DH doesn't speak with her tomorrow I may just write a letter AND post the new rules on the washer dryer. Thanks for the ideas.

[Jackies Ladybug]

you can also get locks for the washer and dryer specifically, that way you dont have to lock the whole room.
but it wont stop her from using them if she can sneak in right when your loads finish.
or, you can look into coin op machines, thats what my landlord uses, she bought them cheap off a laundry mat that replaced all its machines, at least you would get recouped a bit for the electric and water being used and she might start saving up her laundry for bigger loads because it gets expensive.

tell you the truth, it really sounds like an unhealthy relationship, i would hate for either of you to end up passive aggressive over it. you may have to think about finding a new tenant. maybe a single business worker that takes all their stuff to the drycleaners, that would be far less stressful!