Posts Tagged ‘roommates’

When you have apartment roommates, it’s to be expected that it won’t always be smooth sailing. Open communication, kindness and consideration can help you get along better, but there are always going to be bumps in the road when people try to live together. One of the things that you should not have to tolerate, […] read more

Sharing an apartment laundry room can lead to the same problems you face with any shared space. One of the most common problems is the messy roommate. Whether it’s piles of dirty laundry, spilled detergent or collected junk and garbage, your roommate’s mess all too frequently becomes your problem. Don’t just deal with it: here’s […] read more

It is hard enough to share a space with someone but when they are a drug dealer it is a completely different relationship. Knowing your tenant rights as well as the law, are recommended if you find yourself in this situation. It can not only affect your daily living but you may actually be in jeopardy […] read more

Kitchenettes make it possible for people who live in small apartments to make meals at home and they’re the perfect size for an apartment dweller living alone. However, many small apartments are shared by two or more people. When you’ve got to share a tiny cooking area with someone else, practice the following so you […] read more

Apartment garage parking is one common amenity offered by a number of apartment complexes. When looking for a new apartment, you have to decide whether or not secured parking should be an important factor in your decision. Con: Additional Cost Apartment garage parking comes in a variety of forms: an individual garage for your unit, […] read more

It’s not a wise idea to share an apartment with someone without a roommate contract. That’s a common scenario that has led to many court battles and evictions. You can’t prevent all conflicts, but having an agreement in place helps. An oral agreement is difficult to prove, and a judge will be forced to decide […] read more

When it comes to living in a college apartment for the first time, most students are a bit scared. If you’ve never shared a room with someone before, it can get especially daunting. Luckily, there is little to fear. For many students, this new roommate also turns into a new best friend. First Impressions Keep […] read more

In the best of cases, you and your roommate will be on the same page when it comes to parties and your living space won’t become one of those crazy out-of-control party apartments you hear about through friends or see in movies. Sometimes, though, you may get more than you signed up for. If your […] read more

Sharing TV with roommates can lead to a number of conflicts. After all, not everyone will want to watch what the others want to watch at the same time and there’s bound to be a roommate who feels that other people are unfairly monopolizing the TV. Before you consider the expense of purchasing separate TVs, […] read more