roommate

I am sure that you have heard all sorts of horror stories before of people renting homes with those that they thought at first would be the ideal roommates, only to realize the errors of their ways shortly thereafter; when a lease has already been signed contractually obligating them to rents for a determined period of time. I have seen it myself plenty of times before, more often than not, and have put some thought into this commonly experienced dilemma. What I have been able to digress are some really solid tips on choosing the ideal roommate, so that those of you who are considering such a living situation can make a decision that serves your interests the best. 

Determine Whether or Not Your Personalities are Compatible
First you need to make sure that you are compatible to live together. Hang out with them at their current residence to see how they live. Are they clean? Are they slob? Is their room covered in clothing in piles on the floor? How about their fridge, is it clean, and well stocked with food?

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