Posts Tagged ‘Roommate Issues’

Can Your Roommate’s Noise Complaints Come Back to Haunt You?

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You can’t ignore noise complaints against your roommate, especially very loud noise all night during a party, because it may come back to haunt you. Even if you’ve learned to deal with it, your neighbors may not appreciate an interruption of their rights to enjoy a quiet and peaceful environment in their apartments. When they’ve […] read more

Apartment Utilities: Under Your Name or Your Roommate’s?

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Paying for apartment utilities have been the cause of many conflicts and roommate splits. Many fights can be avoided in the first place, with a well thought out and negotiated roommate agreement. Even then, there are roommates who breach contracts, and refuse to pay for the utilities they agreed to pay for. It’s a touchy […] read more

How to Protect Your Property When Your Roommate Moves

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One of the many hardships of living in an apartment space with other people is the idea of employing strategies to protect property that you own, or things that you have bought in common with roommates. In most cases, a good technique for safeguarding items is necessary for the entire duration of your stay in […] read more

Living with Roommates: How to Share a Bathroom

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Out of all the inconveniences you may encounter living with a roommate, having to share a bathroom tops the list. Having a roommate is great in terms of lowering your living expenses, overall safety and constant companionship, but sharing personal space, specifically a bathroom, can be problematic. You and your roommate can make it work […] read more

Living with Roommates: Refrigerator Etiquette

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The refrigerator.  It’s such a small place but it s also a place that deserves a conversation when living with roommates. Try laying down some ground rules and establish refrigerator etiquette sooner than later. Putting off this conversation may lead to frustration, fights and miscommunication. Good fridge etiquette can be simply and easy, because it’s […] read more

Confronting Your Roommates about Sexual Activity

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Confronting your roommates about disruptive sexual activity can be a delicate, perhaps even embarrassing, topic to broach. However, you have the right to feel comfortable in your own apartment, so you’ll have to speak with your roommates so that the living arrangements are fair for everyone. Sitting Your Roommate Down Since the topic of sexual […] read more

How to Set Up a Wireless Network with Your Roommates

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If you are tired of having cables running all over your apartment, consider setting up a wireless network. These days, this is quite easy because wireless networks are so prominent. Many Internet service providers give you a modem that is also a wireless router.  Try calling them and asking to trade in your older modem. Alternately, you […] read more

Living with Roommates: Negotiate for the Master Bedroom

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When living with roommates, it is essential to lay out the separation of expenses and space prior to moving in together. Often, you may find that the bedrooms available to you and your roommates in your apartment are different sizes and may or may not have a bathroom attached. Should you want the master bedroom […] read more

Shared Accomodations: How to Be a Good Roommate

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When you are in a situation demanding shared accommodations, there are certain requirements to make it a pleasant living environment. If everyone in the apartment follows these common rules and actions, it stands a good chance of being a peaceful and enjoyable place to live. Respect Each Other’s Property This concept was taught to us […] read more