HOW TO CHANGE ROOMMATES OR NAMES ON Written by dan the roommate man
Steps:1. Ask permission to change roommates or names on a lease by submitting a written request to your landlord. 2. Include some background information on your prospective roommate, such as employment status and rental history, in your written request to landlord. 3. Obtain a rental application for your prospective roommate if landlord agrees to your request. 4. Realize that your landlord will probably require you and your new roommate to sign a new lease or rental agreement as co-tenants, giving both of you equal rights and responsibilities. 5. Be aware that your landlord may change terms of your new lease or rental agreement and may have right to increase your rent or security deposit, subject to rent laws in your municipality.
| | IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO ROOM WITH A FRIEND?Written by dan the roommate man
On subject of moving in with a friend, I really don't have much experience. I still live with my folks. The way I see it, why move out when I have free housing and free food here at home? I'm only 18, so I'm still trying to save money. But if I did move out, I definitely would not move in with a friend. On contrary, I haven't had much luck with long-term friendships anyway. I've seen many come and go, but only one true friend has lasted. I don't want to ruin that by moving in with her. Let me tell you why.There are many, many reasons I can give you. But I'll start with this one. Surely, everybody has a best friend. Surely, everyone realizes that if you're with them too long, they begin to irritate you. Now think about what it would be like to live with them. You'll begin to notice little things they do that can be nerve-racking. Whether it's biting their nails, constantly flipping through TV channels, or always brushing their hair. In case of living with them, maybe you didn't know that they snore loudly, or that their bodily functions could smell so bad. Those are just little things. Did you ever think about bigger and more important issues? Think about rent payments, electricity bills, and water bills. I've had some friends that were pretty bad at keeping a job. Even if they did have a job, they were never there. If they can't keep a job, they definitely couldn't keep up on payments. Sooner or later they'd be mooching gas money off you after they've carelessly spent what little money they had on candy bars, pizza, or video games. I'm sure everyone has seen scenario on TV and in movies. Your roommate is party animal, while you on other hand, have your nose in books. That can really happen. Your friend could have tons of people over helping themselves to your stashes of food and listening to loud music while you're in back room trying to study for exams next day.
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