6. GET YOUR LANDLORD TO DO A WALK THROUGH INSPECTION WITH YOU. He will then be able to point out any potential damages that you will be charged for.

7. YOU GENERALLY DO NOT HAVE TO REPAINT YOUR APARTMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE CHANGED THE COLOR OF THE WALLS. The lease may stipulate that you must return walls to their original color. If you have darkened walls and landlord has to put an additional coat of paint to cover it, he will change for second coat of paint.

8. BE SURE TO LEAVE A FORWARDING ADDRESS FOR YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT. Leaving your old apartment in good condition is very important. Your new landlord will call your past landlords to check on what condition of apartment was when you left as well as to ensure that you gave proper notice. Just paying your rent on time is not enough.

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8. Take messages from callers. Get name and phone number and write it down where your roommate will see it.

9. Begin your statements with "I," as in "I get really annoyed when you leave your dishes in sink" instead of "You're such a pig!" Focus on her behavior, not her personally.

10. Recognize that some people are neater, louder, more private, or more possessive than others. Don't expect your roommate to mirror your own personality.

11. Treat her way you expect to be treated.

12. Don't lie. If you screw up, admit it immediately.

Tips:

Show your appreciation for your roommate's courtesy once in a while.

Don't walk around house in your underwear.

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