Oh My Apartment

Having roommates is not all that different from living with family, or even being married, you are bound to disagree and argue, making conflict resolution key to resolving roommate conflict.

There are five basic strategies for conflict resolution: accommodation, avoidance, compromise, competition, or collaboration.

Conflict Resolution With Accommodation

Accommodation is a great way to resolve roommate conflict if preserving your relationship is more important than the issue at hand. This is a good strategy in a situation where perhaps an issue has been…

Finding a roommate is usually a difficult task. Do you ask friends or search for strangers? What about family members? Before you decide what type of people to ask, though, you need to ask yourself one question: Should your roommates be the same sex or the opposite sex?

Your Family Background

Finding a roommate who’s either the same sex or the opposite sex depends on a number of factors, the biggest of which is you and your background. If you grew up…

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

Depending on the laws in your state, you may have to pay for an online service to check this. A person’s criminal history is public record, so…