Naturally, people came in hot with their opinions in the comments. Many pointed out that Jake’s already getting quite the discount when it comes to rent:
“Rent isn’t $400; it’s $2,100. Point out that if he wants to split rent then do so by having your dad charge the full amount, which means his portion is $1,050. Pay your dad that, and dad can give it back to you or put it in escrow to save for a future house. The $400 is a major discount for him, and dad lets you have it for free.”
—u/zadidoll
“Jake is paying less than 20% of the rent. Your dad is covering over 80% and losing out on $1,700 on your (and Jake’s) behalf. $400 is a crazy good deal and really just a token rent. If Jake still thinks the situation is unfair, it is proving your dad’s reasoning. If you covered half of Jake’s rent, then his total contribution would be less than 10%. So, is that fair?”
—u/Lactard_Banana
“Tell him to go on Craigslist and see what $400 will get him in Chicago. He wouldn’t get a monthly parking spot for $400. He is getting the Chicago version of a free apartment.”
—u/Healy_
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/shelbyheinrich/reddit-woman-split-rent
