HOW TO APPLY FOR A RENTAL WITH A ROOMMATEWritten by dan the roommate man
Steps:1. Talk to your roomie-to-be before starting application process. Find out if there's anything in your future roommate's rental history that would throw a wrench into getting approval for both of you. 2. Tell landlord or property manager exactly how many people will be living in property. Each of you will have to fill out a rental application. 3. Make sure each of you has all your rental history information together. This includes previous addresses, as well as phone numbers of previous landlords. 4. Fill out paperwork completely and honestly.
| | EVEN MORE COLLEGE ROOMMATE TIPSWritten by dan the roommate man
Living with a roommate will probably be unlike anything you have done in your life until now. To help you adjust to your living situation, we offer following advice:Be realistic. Don't expect your roommate to be your best friend and constant companion. Continuous close contact can strain even best of friendships. Keep lines of communication open. Discuss potential areas of conflict. Be open to compromise. If necessary, make a list of ground rules concerning such issues as music, smoking, and visitors. This will lessen chance of arguments over simple misunderstandings. If your roommate is doing something you don't like, express your feelings. It's usually better to air concerns immediately. Don't store up a lot of petty grievances -- they will grow into a major problem.
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