2006-07-21 04:08:16 · 10 answers · asked by Pixie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Have them fill out a form first - then tour them around. Try to ask about their habits/hours/smoking the obvious stuff. And definitely get references. Make sure they have a job and call the employer to verify. Sometimes you can go online (for free) and get their history via your local court records in your state/county.
When they are ready to move in, get a photocopy of their driver's license for the record. If you have any doubts, trust your instincts and keep looking for another roomie.
Make sure you get some sort of small security deposit, like first month's rent in case they take off on you. Also, watch out they don't use your phone for long distance calls. Make them sign the form when you are done going over it, so they know you aren't messing around. You don't want the roommate from H*ll.
Also, make sure to get a lock box and lock up personal papers/valuables. Credit card receipts/bills should be in a locked file cabinet. Don't leave those keys lying around.
Who knows if they have a visitor some day that chooses to help themselves to your private stuff.
Decide if you are sharing the same mail box, if you want to share the key. Otherwise have them get their own mailbox service elsewhere.
Will they use your computer? Password lock it up while you are gone. You don't want weird downloads on it.
It seems like a long list, but if the roomie knows upfront what the rules/expectations are ... they will be less likely to whine later and try to use stuff you don't want them using! when it's written on the form - the expectations are not a mystery.
Even though you "trust" the roomie, he/she might bring in acquaintances that are less than trustworthy. I have a rule - Better Safe Than Sorry!
2006-07-21 05:44:37 · answer #1 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
All of the above, and...
Why are they moving/looking for a new place to live?
This could tell you a lot about what kind of roommate they will be. For example, someone just leaving their parents' home for the first time might tend to be less responsible or tidy.
2006-07-21 06:57:34 · answer #2 · answered by Wundt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-02 01:24:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How often do you have visitors?
If I were to visit someone that knows you, how would they describe you? Cleanliness, Party girl, Book worm, Clingy, etc.
How often do you clean up after yourself?
Would you have a problem if certain people I know spend the night?
Do you have any children?
Are you close to your family?
How often are you on the phone?
How do you want to handle bills... or... This is how I handle bills, do you have any problems with this?
Let her know your expectations:
Cleanliness
Quiet time or Bed time
How bills are to be split
Animal restrictions
Visitor restrictions if any
Alcohol
Religion
Cussing
Etc.
2006-07-21 04:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by missy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1.House chore habits - if they are willing to share the time table/ rooster
2. Noise control - No snoring, smoking, blasting music at odd hours / during cram time.
3. Cleaniness / Tidyness or the lack of it
4. Night owl
2006-07-21 04:14:56 · answer #5 · answered by xuehuo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a job? Will your salary cover the cost of your part of the rent? I need a list of past references: from your job; where you've leased before; and personal references. (THEN CHECK THEM OUT) What is their social life like - make sure it's something you can deal with. Their likes and dislikes.
2006-07-21 04:13:26 · answer #6 · answered by Topez 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely ask to see some references and make sure he/she has a job to pay the bills.
2006-07-21 04:12:59 · answer #7 · answered by Doreen A 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
got a job?
do you smoke?
what is the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
do you party all night?
things you think may bother you.
2006-07-21 04:11:36 · answer #8 · answered by digital genius 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a steady job
Do you shower
Do you smoke
2006-07-21 04:10:58 · answer #9 · answered by greenie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever seen Single White Female? Did you like it? You did? Leave please...
2006-07-21 09:06:14 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋