Rule of thumb says no more than 1/3 of your annual gross income should go to rent. However, depending on where you are living, that could fluctuate anywhere from 25% to over 50%, which some people pay in major cities. Just remember to live within your means :)
They should pay anywhere from $250 to $300.
half
depends on the area and the accomodation that you live in.
If you are living in the apartment then you should continue to pay the rent. Make certain to pay by by check so that you have proof of payment.
You should expect to pay about $1200 a month to rent an average house in Calgary. Read more at www.calgarypedia.com/index.php/Housing_(Rental)
It is quite expensive to rent a catering truck. You should expect to pay upwards of 5000 to rent on of these trucks for a month.
11-year-olds should not pay rent, but they should have chores to do at home and keep their rooms clean. At that age, children would have no income to pay rent.
a cheque drawn to pay as a deposit for rent
Prepaid rent is when you pay your rent ahead for a length of time, either as a deposit or as regular rent. Sometimes you can get a discount based on how much rent you pay ahead.
a month later
You can pay them with cash or check.
Then you had better get them out and do it.