Using my Tenants Internet Service

[Samantha Cash]

I just closed on a house hack and my tenant who has lived in the property for 2 years has previously split the internet bill with the other occupant in the duplex. I would like to do the same. 

I'm thinking there must be a reason to keep her incoming rent separate from what I pay her for internet, but it would be easier if I could take it off of her rent. Does anyone know of any tax or legal reason why I should keep them seperate?

[Account Closed]

I think it's much better to keep your relationship strictly business.  Sharing internet, is like being roommates.  I think you should just get your own internet.  If you can take the home office exemption through the IRS, you can write off your internet most likely anyway.