You and your roommate finally find that perfect apartment and you are ready to submit your application. What kind of information will you be expected to provide?

Most property management companies will need following from you:

* Name, address and telephone numbers of past and current employers.

* Name, address, and telephone numbers of past and current landlords usually up to 3 years but you may be required to back further.

* A photo ID and/or drivers license

* Your social security card

Please note that if you are applying for a special program such as in a "tax credit" property, then you will be required to supply additional verification of employment and income.

When you first set up your household, there should be a period of time in which you and your roommate(s) concentrate on just being yourselves and living way you want (within reason, of course). Do not try to anticipate your roommate's likes and dislikes. If you have always listened to stereo for an hour before falling asleep, now is not time to change habit just because you don't think your roommate will like it. The idea is to do things you want to do and feel comfortable doing.

Likes And Dislikes.

During trial period, keep a list (mentally or on paper) of things your roommate does that bug you, and things you think are terrific. Don't get hung up on negatives. If you think fact that your roomie can smile first thing in morning is great, tell them so. By same token, if sound of Bruce Springsteen at 6:00 a.m. makes you queasy, now is time to talk about it.

Reevaluation.