Posts Tagged ‘Roommate Issues’

When you’re looking to cut back on your rental costs, married roommates might provide you with the opportunity to save quite a bit on your monthly costs. However, you should carefully consider the pros and cons of cohabitation with a married couple before you post that ad or consider your married friends’ offer. Pro 1. […] read more

Roommate situations are, more often than not, the result of need and not choice. So, while the act of deciding to live with a roommate is an inherently simple one, the act of finding and choosing the right roommate is far more complex. Sharing your living space with someone, even a close friend, can be […] read more

Having a bad roommate brings a number of challenges and can be even harder when the two of you aren’t communicating as well as you could be. Maybe you’ve started to notice that she hasn’t been pulling her weight or that she does things that are rude and disrespectful. The obvious next step is to […] read more

So, you’re looking for roommates? Whether you are looking to sublet part of your apartment, or simply find roommates to split the rent with, it is important to find the right people. The following are must-ask questions when looking for roommates: 1.  How Should the Security Deposit be Handled? You must decide if you are […] read more

A bad roommate can make living in even the most beautiful apartment horribly unpleasant. When your roommate exhibits bad hygiene, you have to balance avoiding hurting his feelings with getting the point across. Is Poor Hygiene a Consistent Problem? Everyone gets bad breath occasionally. Workouts can make even the sweetest-smelling flower smell a little less […] read more

You’ve met somebody. You’ve fallen in love. You move in together. This chain of events may sound familiar, but it’s worth stopping it before it gets to the third step. Just because you’ve found that certain someone doesn’t mean that you’ve found the best roommate ever. Maybe you’ve landed a girlfriend who completely refuses to […] read more

Taking on a roommate can be a fast way to reduce your expenses: suddenly, you are only responsible for half the rent and utilities. But you still have to collect your roommate’s share and make sure that it makes its way to the landlord or utility company. If you split other expenses with your roommate, […] read more

It's every renter's nightmare. You walk into your apartment and get a whiff of a strange smell. It's hard to identify, but it's bad. You follow your nose, and unexpectedly, it does not lead you to the kitchen garbage. Instead, your nose takes you straight to your new roommate's room. Uh oh. You've got a problem. Cleaning out a smelly refrigerator or recycling bin is an unpleasant but manageable task. Talking to your roommate about how bad he smells is another thing altogether. We spoke to renters about how they handled their smelly roommates--read on for their stories and the lessons they learned. read more

At first glance, living with a friend can seem like a safe choice. You care about one another, enjoy each other's company and share similar tastes. What could go wrong? Plenty. Many friendships don't survive the transition to roommate-hood. The very factors that drew you together may push you apart when you share a roof. Marisa remembers what made her want to live with her friend Rebecca during their senior year in college. "Rebecca had the kind of energy that drew people to her; everyone wanted to be around her, including me. I figured that our senior year apartment would be a really fun place to be." The apartment was fun--maybe a little too much fun. "We had crazy parties that Becca organized. She always had the energy to plan the party, but never to clean up. She didn't seem to mind if the apartment was always a terrible mess. Or maybe she didn't know it because I was always cleaning it." By the end of their senior year, Marisa came to feel that she was being taken advantage of. "It really spoiled the friendship. I talk to her once in a while on IM, but it's really not the same." read more