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COLLEGE ROOMMATES 101
by dan the roommate manDon't expect to be best friends with your roommate, just settle for not killing each other...You would not believe how weird my roommate is...My roommate from hell did it again...Yes, I heard all the roommate stories before I started college. The majority of them were about how awful roommates were and how it was impossible to get along. I had a major case of roommate phobia before I started college and I was convinced that I would get a psychopath for a roommate and...
CAN MY CURRENT ROOMMATE JUST THROW ME OUT
CAN MY CURRENT ROOMMATE JUST THROW ME OUT? by dan the roommate manQUESTION:I feel that I am being wrongly evicted from our apartment by another roommate who claims to be the only one on the lease. I'm pretty sure I signed it, too, but I can't remember.ANSWER:The first thing to do is to get a copy of that lease. Start with the landlord, who probably has a copy (and state law may require him to give you a copy if you request it). If you're on the lease, your roommate cannot get you out -- only...
HOW TO LIVE WITH A FEMALE ROOMMATE
by Dan the roommate manSteps:1. Communicate openly with your roommate. Agree to talk about issues before they get out of control.2. Accept that sometimes people will be in a bad mood. If she says she doesn't want to go do something with you, don't take it personally.3. Decide early how the rent and utilities will be split, and what to do if one person can't make the month's payments.4. Establish rules about food, company, chores, noise, tobacco and alcohol use, and parking. Make sure each...
TIPS FOR LIVING WITH A PERSON ON CAMPUS
by dan the roommate manOne of the more daunting aspects of survival at a residential school is dealing with your roommate. Not that it's particularly difficult, but it often looms over the impending school year. We want to make sure you're armed with the tools and techniques to effectively communicate and get along with your roommate.The prelims: getting to know your roommate. You should always break the ice--it's hard, sometimes, but after you do, you'll be glad you did!Start with some easy...
HOW TO APPLY FOR A RENTAL WITH A ROOMMATE
by dan the roommate manSteps:1. Talk to your roomie-to-be before starting the 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 the landlord or property manager exactly how many people will be living in the 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...
CAN YOU BE A GOOD ROOMMATE TAKE THE ROOMMATE TEST
CAN YOU BE A GOOD ROOMMATE?-TAKE THE ROOMMATE TEST by dan the roommate manTest yourself with our roommate personality test.1. Do you tend to find fault with others? Yes or no2. Are you a moody person? Yes or no3. Have you ever had a check bounce before? Yes or no4. Do you generally pay your bills after the due date? Yes or no5. Do you wait for someone else to contact the landlord about a maintenance problem? Yes or no6. Do others call you a messy person. Yes or no7. Do you start quarrels...
To roommate or not to roommate
by dan the roommate manMaking the DecisionDo you want or need to live with a roommate? What are the pros and cons of having a roommate? What should you consider when looking for a roommate? And what issues should you get settled before you move in? On this page we'll look at the pros and cons and some tips to consider; later, we will look at the some of the issues you should get settled before moving in with roommates and how to get them in writing.The Pros of Roommatesit's often cheaper as...
HOW TO CHANGE ROOMMATES OR NAMES ON
by dan the roommate manSteps: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 the landlord.3. Obtain a rental application for your prospective roommate if the landlord agrees to your request.4. Realize that your landlord will probably require you and your new roommate to sign a new lease or...
ROOMMATE REPAIR TIPS UNCLOGGING THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL
by dan the roommate manKitchen sink clogs can often be avoided by properly disposing of food scraps.In rental properties they ussually install less then the best because they know that tenant's ussually are very hard on them. By taking steps every day to make sure they are clean and running right can save time and money later.The top eight foods that will back up your drain are:1. Egg shells2. Rice3. Pasta4. Grease5. Potato peels6. Banana skins7. Celery8. Coffee groundsIf you garbage disposal...
HOW NOT TO KILL YOUR NEW COLLEGE ROOMMATE
by dan the roommate manGetting to Know You..........10:00 p.m.: You've finished your schoolwork for the evening. You neatly stack your books on your desk, fold and put away clothing, shut off the lights, slip into your neatly made bed, and drift off to sleep.11:30 p.m.: You're jolted out of your peaceful dream by loud heavy metal and bright lights. Could it be morning already? No such luck. Rather, it seems your party-loving roommate has just arrived home from -- surprise, surprise -- a party...
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