My roommate gave me notice that she was moving out on May 1. Now she says she's staying until the end of her lease. But we don't have a lease! This is in NYC.
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posted by mgar
on Apr 19, 2012 -
8 answers
I'm moving into an apartment with a new roommate and want to draw up a basic agreement (beyond our lease) covering our division of responsibilities and expectations in case one of us wants to move out. What should such a document cover?
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posted by philosophygeek
on Apr 4, 2012 -
7 answers
Another horrible roommate scenario. I live in a 5 BR house and we're all on separate leases. One of my housemates is particularly nasty towards me and it makes it hard for me to deal with being home. I'm moving out in 2 months and I'd like some tips on how to deal with this in the meantime.
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posted by DoubleLune
on Mar 26, 2012 -
41 answers
My socially awkward roommate/friend is hampering my social life. I don't know how to kindly set boundaries without really hurting him.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 24, 2012 -
16 answers
My elderly neighbor lived in my rented room before I moved in. He still uses the public areas of the house as his own. What are my obligations? Lots of snowflake details inside.
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posted by dd42
on Oct 18, 2011 -
31 answers
I am in Pittsburgh, PA. My roommate went crazy last night after drinking a lot of wine. I want her out stat. What are my options? Urgent, please.
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posted by amicamentis
on Sep 10, 2011 -
54 answers
Can you calculate the electricity usage of one AC in one room and the percentage it would be in terms of the electricity bill?
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posted by atetrachordofthree
on Sep 5, 2011 -
14 answers
A question about adult autism anger management issues in a housemate context.
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posted by lover
on Aug 14, 2011 -
30 answers
My new roommate assured me during our initial interview of each other that she was very clean and that, in particular, she was committed to keeping communal spaces very neat and tidy. Fast forward a few months, and somehow I think I missed something.
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posted by iLoveTheRain
on Aug 10, 2011 -
32 answers
Help me tell my sister that she needs to start paying rent. She was going to trade helping around the house for rent, but that's not working out. Details inside.
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posted by Bottlecap
on Jul 26, 2011 -
26 answers
My overweight roommate is growing increasingly depressed about aforementioned extra weight. She makes poor eating choices. Should I say something?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 26, 2011 -
46 answers
Renter's nightmare in LA: My friend went on vacation to Europe. Her roommate cashed the rent check and skipped town, friend is now getting evicted. Btw, deadbeat roommate still has the keys, collects guns, and has accused friend of being "out to get him." Advice?
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posted by ®@
on Jul 16, 2011 -
16 answers
Is my roommate spying on me via our shared wireless router? Also, is he sneaking on my general computer use?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 12, 2011 -
19 answers
Roommate is mad that I'm moving out. We're on a month to month rental and I have contacted the landlord to end with the last day being July 31. I was typing a text to friend and the current roommate ended up receiving it. He's pissed that he received it through a text message and not through face to face interaction. He's now threatened to withhold July's rent until July 15, 2011, the last day possible according to the Saskatchewan Tenant Act. How do I make the current living situation as good as possible? I don't intend on escalating the situation and I'm going to ignore his threat.
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posted by DetriusXii
on Jun 21, 2011 -
18 answers
My boyfriend and I have very different views on what constitutes "clean". I'm not talking about differences when it comes to keeping one's room neat and organized. We're on the same page about that. I'm talking about re-using towels, sponges, dirty dish rags, and keeping counter tops SANITARY. Help me parse this one out.
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posted by patronuscharms
on Jun 13, 2011 -
50 answers
Looking for a new flat mate and now any tips or advice that help make the call on a person's character in a short space of time just that little bit better?
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posted by camerasforeyes
on May 20, 2011 -
20 answers
I need a roommate for my awesome apartment. I have a friend who’d make a good roommate, but she really dislikes my boyfriend—and doesn’t know I’m dating him. And my boyfriend likes her, potentially more than he likes me. How to resolve?
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posted by anonymous
on May 5, 2011 -
33 answers
Please help a new grad move to San Francisco. I will probably arrive on June 1 and start working June 10, and I have $1500 for the whole move in process. Where do I stay while I'm apartment hunting? A hotel is very expensive and a hostel is pretty cramped. I could probably stay on a friend's couch but are there any other reasonable options for 1 month stays?
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posted by yaymukund
on Apr 18, 2011 -
17 answers
My living situation is perfect. But I'm not satisfied with it. Is there a way to fix it? Should I leave? If so, how?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 17, 2011 -
20 answers
What's the best way to tactfully tell someone that I don't want to be their roommate?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 5, 2011 -
8 answers
Roommate/Renting Filter: Should I stay or should I go? I've rented room in a nice neighborhood for 3 years. I'm sick of my roommate and I want to be more social. Advice/opinions needed. (long version within)
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posted by Polgara
on Apr 2, 2011 -
10 answers
Help me contend with a loquacious housemate, or at least give me amusing or enlightening anecdota of your experiences dealing with the same to help keep me from banging my head against my desk!
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posted by PepperMax
on Apr 1, 2011 -
33 answers
Our dog doesn't like the roommate's girlfriend, what now? He barks and growls when she's in the house, which is incredibly unusual behavior for him. It's making me wary of the girlfriend, but I'm not sure where to go from here.
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posted by stoneweaver
on Mar 1, 2011 -
61 answers
My SO and I are looking to purchase a coop apartment in Brooklyn. We have a family friend living with us who would not be on the mortgage, but whom we would like to keep as our roommate. Should we mention this fact to the coop board?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 1, 2011 -
3 answers
How can I (should I) talk to my roommate about leaving the toilet seat bloody during her period?
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posted by pluot
on Feb 19, 2011 -
34 answers
I kicked the DVD tray while it was open on my roommate's xbox 360 slim. Now it won't close. It feels like the gears are off track or broken.
Does the warranty cover that? If not, what should I do to fix it? Home repair? Take it to the local console repair shop? Can it be fixed, or should I replace the dvd drive?
posted by rebent
on Feb 13, 2011 -
9 answers
Help me find a new strategy with my "good-hearted, altruistic, generous" roommate who lends out my belongings to neighbors, damages and uses up my stuff. Please.
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posted by sleeping beauty
on Feb 10, 2011 -
51 answers
How do I deal with my inconsiderate roommate when ignoring isn't an option? (kinda long)
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 9, 2011 -
52 answers
My roommate is driving me crazy. I have another friend wanting to move in, but the problem is kicking him out without completely hurting his feelings. He doesn't have any other friends in the city, so I feel bad putting him out with nowhere to go. Any suggestions?
posted by irishlady1234
on Jan 5, 2011 -
21 answers
Am I over-reacting to new information about my boyfriend's relationship history? Which involves his current roommate?
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posted by missmary6
on Oct 25, 2010 -
71 answers
