So you're thinking of living with a roommate or two. In fact, you've found a few that you like and could see yourself living with. Before agreeing to rooming together, it's a good idea to discuss your lifestyle preferences. Set aside some time at a coffee shop, diner or even a park bench. Print out this list of questions to get the conversation rolling, and begin getting to know your future roommates.
- How clean do you prefer the common spaces to be?
- How often do you like to clean?
- How uncluttered do you like the apartment?
- Do you recycle?
- What are your pet peeves?
- What's your credit history like? Have you ever been late on rent before?
- Do you want and are willing to chip in for cable television or phone services?
- What's your sleeping schedule like?
- What's your work schedule like?
- Are pets okay?
- Are you okay with boyfriends or girlfriends staying over?
- What's your ideal common space like? Are you willing to spend money on communal furniture?
- What kind of bedroom do you want? How big?
- Are you okay with having guests stay over?
- Any restrictions when it comes to shared cookware? For example, is anyone a vegetarian that doesn't want meat on their cookware?
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