Roommates

While you might assume that you have the option to decide who shares your apartment, your landlord sees it differently. Any roommate that you want to move in is expected to go through the same tenant application process you did, complete with signing a lease. In fact, your lease probably says something about the fact […]

Looking for a roommate can be a difficult task. After you’ve asked around to see if anyone you know needs a roommate-or has an acquaintance who does-your next best bet is to post an ad on Craigslist. Posting an ineffective ad is a waste of your time. Here’s how you can create an attractive ad […]

When you decide to take on a roommate, there are some things you should consider before you sign a lease. Among them are considerations as to what happens if the roommate leaves, hanging you with the responsibility of the rent. Be on the Same Page You should always spell out every detail when you are […]

Finding roommates that you’re compatible with can be challenging. If the potential roommate is an acquaintance or a complete stranger, you’ll want to do your research before adding them to your lease and allowing them to move in. Here’s some advice on what to look for when you check their references and background. Criminal History […]

Keeping your apartment clean is important to feeling comfortable in your space. The chore is often easier to control when you live alone as opposed to living with roommates. When you’re living with roommates, however, the best way to ensure a clean apartment is to create a cleaning schedule. Unfortunately, simply creating a schedule doesn’t guarantee your […]

If you’re living with a roommate in a relationship, be prepared to start sharing space with his or her significant other. Your attitude about having that person around will have a big impact on how things turn out. For the purpose of this article, we’ll call the significant other “Dave.” What to Do When Significant […]

Dispute resolution is an essential part of sharing an apartment with roommates. If you fail to effectively communicate with your roommates, you could come to dread being in your own home. Slacking roommates who don’t take their responsibilities seriously or pay on time could even get you kicked out of your apartment if you find […]

Loud roommates can make enjoying your apartment virtually impossible. Whether they play loud music, crank the TV way up or just shout too often, noisy roommates can make sleeping, studying, working and just relaxing at home a pain. Still, an angry confrontation can make everything worse, so learn the best ways to manage boisterous roommates. […]

After years of living under your parents’ rule, living with friends seems like it’ll be a non-stop party, but along with new freedoms comes greater responsibility, and not all of your friends may be up to the task. One of the most common roommate problems is rooming with friends. Think It Over Living with friends […]