Posts Tagged ‘Roommate Issues’

Renting an apartment can be a daunting task, especially when you're moving alone. Fortunately, roommates are there to help! Renting with a roommate can save you money, help build new connections, and provide a better renting experience. read more

Having a roommate can be downright difficult. read more

Moldy dishes, dirty clothes, spoiled milk, mildewed shower tiles, bags of garbage (or, worse, garbage scattered all over the apartment), overflowing litter boxes, and a toothpaste-laden sink—living with a messy roommate can be a unique form of odorous, cluttered hell. Regardless of how you found your roommate—through the world wide web or through a friendship of ten years—you’ll probably need to address the issue of apartment cleanliness at some point in your rooming relationships. This article contains tips for dealing with a messy roommate in a constructive way. You might not be able to persuade a persistently untidy individual to help keep your apartment absolutely pristine, but you should be able to make your situation much more tolerable. read more

If you're living with a roommate but don’t have a formal lease agreement, it’s essential to understand your legal rights. This article explains the key rights and responsibilities of roommates without a lease, including tenancy laws, eviction procedures, and how to protect yourself in case of disputes. read more

From the time you’re born, life is constantly in flux. You grow, develop, and experience changes both good and bad. One of the best and most reliable parts of the journey is going through varied relationships, environments, jobs, and living spaces. read more

For a lot of young and/or single folks, choosing to go in on a lease with a good friend makes sense on a lot of levels. read more

Learn how to navigate living with your roommate's significant other. Tips for managing boundaries, communication, and maintaining a peaceful living space. read more

Finding a good roommate is as difficult as finding a good life partner. The chemistry has to be right. You don’t need to agree on everything, but there does have to be give-and-take, mutual respect, and open, honest communication. And much like taking a leap into a romantic relationship, there are no guarantees that the […] read more

Struggling to decide who gets the master bedroom? Here are 9 fair and creative ways to make the decision without drama. read more