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My Roommate’s Not on the Lease: 5 Tips to Avoid Getting Caught

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

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 that if you move someone in without the landlord’s consent, you may be evicted.

If you can get your roommate on the lease, that’s your best…

Is Dating My Roommate a Good Idea?

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

If roommate romance is on your mind, you have probably found yourself daydreaming about the dating my roommate scenario. Here is what you should consider before you make the leap from roommates to romance.

1 - Secrets Are out in the Open

If you date your roommate, be aware that it is much more difficult to keep secrets, if it is even possible at all. Secrets can be about anything that you wouldn’t be totally open with someone about. For example, it could…

Wifi Networking with Your Roommates

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

If you and your roommates want to have wifi networking, there are some very specific challenges to overcome. This article will give you the basic knowledge to tie yourself and your roommates into a wireless network while avoiding bandwidth issues, legal problems and lack of hardware quality.

Sign up for a Fast Internet Service

The most important feature of a multi-computer network is speed. When more than one or two people are on a wireless network it tends to slow down dramatically.…

My Roommate Is Stealing My Stuff! How to Confront Your Roommate

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

If your roommate is stealing from you, the best way to confront your roommate is actually to avoid being too confrontational. Follow the steps below to confront your roommate in the least drama-inducing manner possible.

Why You Must Confront

As unappealing as confrontation is, you’re not going to be comfortable living in a home in which you feel betrayed and victimized. If you ignore the behavior, your roommate will likely continue to steal. Plus, it’s possible you’re not living with a mean…

4 Common Problems When Living with Family

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Living with family can sometimes be more difficult than living with strangers. You love your family members, and that love can cause you to overlook many problems that should be dealt with earlier rather than later. Here are 4 common problems that you can try to address before they start:

1. Rent Is Late Coming

Some family members have no problem paying their share of rent long after it’s due. They figure that you can pick up the slack, especially if you’re…