I used to share a ski house in Tahoe. Should I expect to pay part of the rent or not? I think the term "share" is strictly agnostic on who pays but also does h

I used to share a ski house in Tahoe. Should I expect to pay part of the rent or not? I think the term "share" is strictly agnostic on who pays but also does have a gifting connotation that appeals to marketing. I have no problem with its use here but if there is a better word what is it?