What questions must I ask a potential roommate?

Question

I'll be getting a roommate for the first time in my life. What questions are musts?

Answer 1

how long have they had their job
what time do they go to bed/wake up
smoke/drugs/drink
will someone else be spending the night with them
what music do they like
pets
where they live before got a reference
what temp they like the ac
how long do they plan on staying
if they have a car which is a plus ... sneak a look at the interior ... thats how they will be in the house to

Answer 2

You should also ask them to fill out a credit application. You don't want to get stuck paying the entire rent while a roommate sits around and refuse to move out. You should ask about their job, years of employment and ask for proof of employment. You need to make a judgment on whether the person is financially responsible. Get reference for work history.

In a sense you should ask all the typical questions a landlord would ask. Get a credit check, and make them pay for it.

Answer 3

Have you ever been in charged with a criminal offense? Do you have a job? Do you like to party? Are you planning on operating a marijuana grow op in my home? Do you have any hot friends who can come over and vacuum in their gitch? These are just the basics.

Answer 4

work/school schedule? willing to help clean the house? afford to pay? any strong requirements? any strong dislikes? is he/she a clean freak or artistically messy?