Im going to view a flat on Thursday this week, it will be sharing with 1 other person (a girl) everything about the flat sounds ideal, but im wondering if there is any essential questions i need to ask her?
2007-03-13 00:37:43 · 17 answers · asked by Lolly 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
While it is good to be with someone who has similar interests/personality, I find that when living with someone the most important thing is to be on same level when it comes to domestics. I know that sharing with people this year, even though we all get on really well, 90% of problems stem from some domestic disagreement rather than a clash of personalities.
Firstly, you want to see how clean/tidy she is epsecially when it comes to communal areas (for instance I know my room is a mess though clean, but I am really anal about having communal areas clean and tidy). You don't want someone who is either a lot tidier/cleanier or a lot messier because either way there will be clashes.
Secondly, you want to see her attitude about utilities. The majority of our disagreements have been about when to have the heating on, people leaving things on etc.
Thirdly, smoking/having people stay the night/parties/loud music. If any of those bother you, best to find out about her attitude .
Make sure you establish how you are going to pay bills/replace communal items when needed as well.
2007-03-13 00:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by LMS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tons of questions!!! What music she likes. Does she like to have loud parties & how often. Does she drink? Does she smoke? SPECIFICALLY: ask her how often she thinks the house should be cleaned. If you are going to have a roommate...... you both need to sit down & go over what rules the two of you agree with. Also, go over the cleaning schedule.
You most definately DO NOT want to find your new roommate lives like a slob or has a party every night or has a different man over every night!! This is WHY you should talk honestly about such things LONG BEFORE you sign a lease ANYWHERE!!!
2007-03-17 00:25:09 · answer #2 · answered by ilovepoison2820 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would make sure that you will be somewhat compatible. If she smokes and you can't stand it, you may have a problem. If you like to party all night and she likes quiet, that could be a problem too.
Try to find out what she is like, tell her what you are like, making sure you won't be stepping on each other's toes, so to speak. See if she's willing to set up a schedule for things, like use of the bathroom, and if she or you will have get togethers and need the living room to your self or things like that.
You just need to make sure you're both willing to be flexible with each other and won't get in each other's way on a constant basis. And that you are both going to be responsible with paying all the bills, that she has a steady job and you don't need to worry about paying for all the food and things like that yourself and she's using your stuff.
Just draw up some ground rules from the beginning with certain things. If you would get mad about her using your bath products, or your kitchen utensils, make it clear in the beginning. Make sure youre able to talk everything out, instead of one of you being upset about something and just keeping it in and letting it become a problem. Good luck!
2007-03-13 09:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by nymom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what is an issue for you.
Does she smoke/allow her friends to smoke in the flat? Are you allowed to smoke.
Any problems with letting agency/landlord.
Are there noisy neighbours.
Is there a rota? How tidy is she - to check out whether you will be incompatible.
If it's OK if your boyfriend comes over and how often is acceptable.
Whether bills are included.
Is there broadband.
Does the furniture come with the room?
Parking? Permits, how easy to park etc...
2007-03-13 07:42:21 · answer #4 · answered by KateScot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make her understand the consequences if bills do not get paid. make her realize that this is a contract and that your both responsible for whatever happens to the property.
also set up guidlines as to when visitors came come over, who pays for what utilities, etc. also make sure she realizes that a steady source of income must be in place
you dont want to get stuck with someone immature or irresponsible and end up having to foot the bill all yourself
2007-03-13 07:41:36 · answer #5 · answered by Nooka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How does she keep the common areas? How often does she use the kitchen? How often does she have people over? When will she most often be home? In the evenings, eaarly morning or afternoons? What about pets? And among other things her religion.
2007-03-13 07:51:44 · answer #6 · answered by Micah L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask her what time she gets up at - might your bathroom schedule clash? Also does she get in late at night? These things might start to annoy you if they become a problem.
2007-03-14 05:41:22 · answer #7 · answered by catrina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some questions could involve
Honestly, how clean are you?
How often do you have people round?
How often do you go out?
What are the neighbours like?
What is the landlord like? (if you're renting)
2007-03-13 07:40:34 · answer #8 · answered by jason 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you's need to discuss house rules that both of you will agree on, about bills, friends and boyfriends coming over, parties etc
2007-03-13 07:42:48 · answer #9 · answered by angie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask her routine if its compatiable with your own ask about the laundry Ask about the maintenance of the flat is it attended to quickly.
2007-03-13 08:01:21 · answer #10 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋