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How to Practice Neighbor-Friendly Entertaining
When planning and hosting a party, have fun but don't forget that other people live in your building, too.
Want to Learn More About a Roommate Candidate? Just Ask!
Getting the answers to your questions will help you feel completely comfortable about living with a roommate candidate before you decide to sign a lease.
How to Deal With a Roommate Who's Messier Than You
If you and your roommate want to stay together and you're both willing to compromise, you can reach an understanding that will let you tolerate each other's differences and, with any luck, enjoy the roommate relationship you signed up for.
Don't Let Politics Interfere With a Great Roommate Experience
If you don't share the same political views with your roommate, it could lead to strife. But there's no reason people of different political persuasions can't live together.
Get Past Roommate Candidate Roadblocks
Roadblocks often arise when it comes to roommate candidates that frustrate the process of finding the perfect roommate. Here's some help on how to get past them.
How to Be a Neighbor-Friendly Apartment Pianist
There's a middle ground when it comes to playing piano in your apartment and dealing with neighbors. Here are some points to consider before tickling the ivories.
How to Deal With a Bad Neighbor
When you live in an apartment, you're almost sure to have many people living around you. A neighbor can turn out to be a big help or even become your friend. But if a neighbor starts causing problems, it doesn't mean you need to pack up and move to a house in the suburbs.
How to Use Online Roommate-Matching Services Effectively
Several renters have succeeded in finding the right roommate through online roommate-matching services. You can, too -- if you keep these pointers in mind.
Find the Right Roommate Using Online Roommate-Matching Services
Whether you already have an apartment or you're just starting to look for one, take your roommate search to the Web by signing up for one of several online roommate-matching services.
3 Steps to Finding the Perfect Roommate
Instead of rushing or settling, follow this three-step plan to find the perfect apartment roommate for you.
How to Decide Whether You Should Live With Roommates or Live Alone
If you need help deciding whether to live with a roommate, consider the common reasons why people choose one route over the other.
Compromise With Your Roommate on Holiday Decorations
If you find yourself living with a roommate who disagrees with you when it comes to decorating your apartment for the holidays, there's no reason your religious differences should prevent you from compromising.
How to Deal With a Roommate Who's Neater Than You
If your roommate thinks you're messy and wants you to change, there may be ways to work around your differences.
When Roommates Disagree About Housekeeping
If you find yourself with a roommate who doesn't see eye-to-eye with you when it comes to neatness, it doesn't have to spell the end of your living arrangement.
Who Makes the Best Roommates?
Find out which types of current relationships are most likely to make for good roommate relationships, and which ones may be more challenging.
What to Do About Roommates Who Don't Pay Rent
Many tenants who split rent with roommates think they're okay as long as they pay the landlord their own share of the rent each month. The thinking is that if a roommate comes up short, then only the roommate would be liable to the landlord and possibly face eviction. If this is how you've been thinking, read on.
Avoid Roommate Problems Using Written Roommate Agreements
The time to think about and agree on issues with your roommate is before you sign a lease.
Tips for Collecting Your Apartment Neighbor's Mail
Even tenants who mean well sometimes do things that damage their relationship with a neighbor while collecting mail. Read some pointers to help you prevent any problems.
How to Find a Roommate - Find a Roommate You Can Live With
Many people prefer living with a roommate, and indeed there are compelling reasons for doing so. However, if you're not careful, roommates can also create problems.